2002 Jeep Cherokee · 2,153 MOT tests
2002 Jeep Cherokee reliability
2002 Jeep Cherokees fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Cherokee years (2,153 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Cherokees: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 110,538
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,153
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Jeep Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Suspension15.3%
- Brakes12.9%
- Body, chassis and structure9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Seat belts and airbags5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.78%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.25%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 2.93%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.79%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.74%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.36%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.85%)
Other years
Every Jeep Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2002 Jeep Cherokees fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Cherokee years (2,153 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Jeep Cherokee MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.78% of tests), position lamp not working (3.53% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Jeep Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Jeep Cherokee shows 110,538 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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