Jeep Compass Limited Crd
From 1,064 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 153 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 153 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 45 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 36 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 34 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 32 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 30 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 25 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 21 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.5% of failures are serious: 47.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 72.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2012 | 66.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2011 | 59.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Compass Limited Crds tested had between 66,958 and 110,573 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 81,265 median miles, the Compass Limited Crd has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Compass Limited Crd has a 64.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,064 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Compass Limited Crd?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Compass Limited Crd is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 153 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Compass Limited Crd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Compass Limited Crd is 81,265 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,958 and 110,573 miles.
Buying a used Compass Limited Crd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 64.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £99 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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