2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

421 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  10. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.9%
  2. Lights & electrics15.2%
  3. Brakes7.6%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Steering3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.0%

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 2014 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2014 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 421 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).