2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 1,628 MOT tests
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,628 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 41.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 119,604
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,628
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.2% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.6%
- Brakes19%
- Suspension16%
- Body, chassis and structure11.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Steering5.7%
- Seat belts and airbags5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 4.98%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Stop lamp not working 4.73%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.69%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.5%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.76%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.61%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.12%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.69%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (10.44%)
Other years
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,628 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often abs warning lamp shows a fault (4.98% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.73% of tests), position lamp not working (3.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 119,604 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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