2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,271 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 76.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 29.1% in the 150k+ group versus 12.1% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 502 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.8% | 321 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.4% | 308 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 212 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 171 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 125 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 204 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 201 |
| 3 | Washers | 140 |
| 4 | Wipers | 124 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 124 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 119 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.6% | 1,361 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.5% | 933 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 23.3% | 763 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.1% | 623 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 487 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.6% | 314 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 58 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 425 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,032 | 21.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,103 | 24.9% |
| 150k+ | 649 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 947 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 832 | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 622 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 500 | 24.6% |
| 2025 | 370 | 23.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
Before buying a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 15.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (9.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd As pass their MOT?
76.5% of the 3,271 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by suspension (9.8%).
Does the 2006 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 30-60k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,271 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.