2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

529 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 529 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.4%
  2. Lights & electrics17.8%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  5. Tyres5.5%
  6. Steering3.4%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2013 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 529 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Jeep Compass?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).