Jeep Renegade
From 40,560 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Renegades fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.2% vs 75.5% for 2015.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 1,500 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.
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,500 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,211 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 960 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 873 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 852 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 622 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 520 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 448 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 427 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 425 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.6% of failures are serious: 27.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.9% 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 £98.
The warranty question
A new Renegade passes its MOT 91% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 77.1%, a 13.9 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Renegade that's past its third birthday.
Jeep Renegade on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 285 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 213 newly registered, a net loss of 72.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 28,114 | 460 | +74 | -98 | -24 |
| 2025 Q2 | 28,174 | 424 | +56 | -100 | -44 |
| 2025 Q1 | 28,239 | 403 | +47 | -56 | -9 |
| 2024 Q4 | 28,277 | 374 | +36 | -31 | +5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 28,312 | 334 | +63 | -12 | +51 |
| 2024 Q2 | 28,270 | 325 | +15 | -0 | +168 |
| 2024 Q1 | 28,111 | 316 | +34 | -57 | -23 |
| 2023 Q4 | 28,157 | 293 | +64 | -113 | -49 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade Longitude | Petrol | 5,139 | 20% |
| Renegade Longitude M-Jet | Diesel | 3,424 | 14% |
| Renegade Limited M-Jet | Diesel | 3,225 | 13% |
| Renegade Limited | Diesel | 2,006 | 8% |
| Renegade Longitude Auto | Petrol | 1,719 | 7% |
| Renegade Night Eagle | Petrol | 1,543 | 6% |
| Renegade Limited Auto | Petrol | 1,112 | 4% |
| Renegade Limited M-Jet 4X4 | Diesel | 971 | 4% |
| Renegade Sport M-Jet | Diesel | 828 | 3% |
| Renegade Limited M-Jet 4X4 A | Diesel | 766 | 3% |
| Renegade Longitude M-Jet 4X4 | Diesel | 747 | 3% |
| Renegade Sport | Petrol | 642 | 3% |
| Renegade Trailhawk M-Jet 4X4 A | Diesel | 501 | 2% |
| Renegade Night Eagle Auto | Petrol | 470 | 2% |
| Renegade Limited 4Xe Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 457 | 2% |
| Renegade Trailhawk 4Xe Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 423 | 2% |
| Renegade Dawn Of Justice M-Jet | Diesel | 320 | 1% |
| Renegade Limited 4X4 Auto | Petrol | 319 | 1% |
| Renegade Night Eagle Ii M-Jet | Diesel | 253 | 1% |
| Renegade Limited Mhev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 246 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 82.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
3 earlier years
| 2017 | 81.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 77.1% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 75.5% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Renegades tested had between 39,938 and 76,288 miles on the clock.
At 51,609 median miles, the Renegade has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
| Jeep Renegade Night Eagle | 90.4% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Renegade has a 79.4% MOT pass rate based on 40,560 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Renegade?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Renegade is steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 1,500 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Jeep Renegades are on UK roads?
There are 28,114 Jeep Renegades currently licensed on UK roads, with 460 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Renegade at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Renegade is 51,609 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,938 and 76,288 miles.
Buying a used Renegade?
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 79.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.