Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2
From 213 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.3% of failures are serious: 44.3% 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 £107.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 72.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Compass Limited Crd 4X2s tested had between 77,711 and 103,934 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,953 median miles, the Compass Limited Crd 4X2 has 0.03 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 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 has a 70.9% MOT pass rate based on 213 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 is 95,953 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 77,711 and 103,934 miles.
Buying a used Compass Limited Crd 4X2?
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 70.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £107 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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