Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd (2005)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.1% first-time pass rate

2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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This 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade CRD is struggling relative to the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 75.1% against the national benchmark of 80%. More concerning is that 40.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly high and suggests structural or safety issues that prospective buyers should investigate carefully on any example they're considering.

At 72,500 miles average, these Cherokees are relatively lightly used for their age, yet they're still averaging 4.51 failures per test, indicating inherent reliability weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear alone. The 21.4 advisories per vehicle paint a picture of a model prone to minor deterioration, so budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and expect ongoing maintenance costs—check the service history and have a trusted mechanic examine the undercarriage, suspension, and braking system before committing.

We have limited data for the 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
75.1%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
40.8%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
4.51
Over 16.6 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
71k
Middle half: 60k–87k
For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 40.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 129 75.3% 4.48

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

71,279
typical
60,385
low mileage
86,788
high mileage

Half of all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd vehicles fall between 60,385 and 86,788 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 60,385 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
60,385–86,788 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crds sit.
Over 117,163 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 28% of 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).

105 29 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.51
Avg failures per vehicle
21.4
Avg advisories per vehicle
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