2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee first registered in 2004 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 145 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 145 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes55% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension52% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics42% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks20% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Exhaust and emissions17% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 151 | Brakes 30% |
| 2011 | 127 | Brakes 35% |
| 2010 | 417 | Suspension 46% |
| 2009 | 348 | Suspension 47% |
| 2008 | 466 | Suspension 55% |
| 2007 | 733 | Suspension 48% |
| 2006 | 931 | Suspension 50% |
| 2005 | 454 | Suspension 51% |
| 2003 | 332 | Suspension 52% |
| 2002 | 202 | Suspension 46% |
| 2001 | 189 | Suspension 46% |
| 2000 | 141 | Suspension 59% |
| 1999 | 151 | Suspension 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars first registered in 2004. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score