Pass rate, every year
75.0% Around average
12,407 tests across 7 model years, 2005–2012.
−6.0 pts vs the national average
Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2005 80.3%
The strongest of the 7 years on record. See the 2005 page →
Worst year to buy
2009 74.4%
5.9 points below the 2005 peak. See the 2009 page →
The Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT pass rate is 75.0%, −6.0 percentage points below the UK average. That is 12,407 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2005 and 2012. This page lists the most common Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Chrysler Jeep 300 passed on its first attempt in 69.4%, and its overall record sits −6.0 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Chrysler Jeep 300 in the 2023–2025 data: 12,407 tests across 7 model years (2005–2012). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 12,407 |
| Overall pass rate | 75.0% |
| Passed on first attempt | 69.4% |
| Average mileage at test | 107,808 mi |
| Model years covered | 2005–2012 (7 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −6.0 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Chrysler Jeep 300, the Suspension section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 34% |
| Brakes | 31% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19% |
| Steering | 10% |
| Visibility | 6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0% |
Shares are over the Chrysler Jeep 300's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Suspension
Around 34% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep 300 failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (6.6%), "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (4.8%), "Ball joint excessively worn" (3.5%) among the Chrysler Jeep 300's suspension faults.
Brakes
Around 31% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep 300 failures fall in the Brakes section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (5.5%), "Parking brake performance inoperative on one side" (3.2%), "Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault" (3.0%) among the Chrysler Jeep 300's brakes faults.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 19% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep 300 failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (5.8%), "Position lamp not working" (2.4%), "Headlamp not working on dipped beam" (0.0%) among the Chrysler Jeep 300's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Top Recorded Chrysler Jeep 300 DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Chrysler Jeep 300, each with how many of the model's 12,407 tests it was noted on.
- "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 816 Chrysler Jeep 300 tests, 6.6% of the model's MOT record.
- "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (Minor) — noted on about 721 Chrysler Jeep 300 tests, 5.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (Major) — noted on about 683 Chrysler Jeep 300 tests, 5.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 597 Chrysler Jeep 300 tests, 4.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Track rod end ball joint has excessive play" (Major) — noted on about 562 Chrysler Jeep 300 tests, 4.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 434 Chrysler Jeep 300 tests, 3.5% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Chrysler Jeep 300 Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Chrysler Jeep 300 model year on record is 2005 (80.3% across 264 tests), and the weakest is 2009 (74.4%). The gap between them is 5.9 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 300 | 197 | 76.1% |
| 2010 300 | 1,350 | 75.2% |
| 2009 300 | 1,353 | 74.4% |
| 2008 300 | 2,376 | 74.5% |
| 2007 300 | 3,979 | 75.1% |
| 2006 300 | 2,888 | 75.0% |
| 2005 300 | 264 | 80.3% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Chrysler Jeep 300 Owners
These checks follow this Chrysler Jeep 300's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Chrysler Jeep 300.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the lights — “registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
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the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”
Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Chrysler Jeep 300. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT & Reliability
What is the Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT pass rate?
75.0% of the 12,407 recorded Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT tests ended in a pass, −6.0 percentage points below the national average. 69.4% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Chrysler Jeep 300 model years pass the MOT most often?
2005 is the strongest Chrysler Jeep 300 year on record at 80.3%, while 2009 is the weakest at 74.4%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT failures?
The most recorded Chrysler Jeep 300 failures are "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" and "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" — together around 12% of tests, mostly in the Suspension section.