2017 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate: 82.8% (1,624 tests)
Is the 2017 Cherokee getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.7% -0.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 82.0% -1.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 80.5% -1.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 Cherokee
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 164 | 28.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 122 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Tyres | 95 | 16.5% |
| 4 | Brakes | 83 | 14.4% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 50 | 8.7% |
| 6 | Visibility | 37 | 6.4% |
All Cherokee years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,516 | 74.1% | -1.7 pts | 81,137 |
| 2015 | 5,972 | 77.6% | -1.1 pts | 75,554 |
| 2016 | 4,263 | 81.6% | +0.3 pts | 65,568 |
| 2017 (this page) | 1,624 | 82.8% | -1.3 pts | 53,673 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 82.8% of their MOT tests (1,624 tests, 2023–2025), -1.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 53,673 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 Cherokee?
The median tested example shows 53,673 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.