Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2
From 316 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 severely deteriorated and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 44 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 | 44 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 16 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 7 |
| a suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle | 6 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.3% of failures are serious: 41.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.8% 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 £105.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 61.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2011 | 68.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2s tested had between 77,205 and 113,250 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,253 median miles, the Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 has 0.04 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 Sport Plus Crd 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 has a 63.9% MOT pass rate based on 316 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 is 89,253 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 77,205 and 113,250 miles.
Buying a used Compass Sport Plus 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 63.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £105 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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