2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 3,877 MOT tests
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (3,877 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,898
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,877
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Tyres4%
- Suspension2.6%
- Steering2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.19%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.91%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.24%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.61%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.01%)
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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (3,877 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.19% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.91% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 83,898 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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