Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,830 MOT tests on the Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 (2011–2012) give it a 70.1% pass rate. That is 7.8 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.1%. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 19.4% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and headlamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 177 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 27.1% in the 30-60k band and 33.3% in the 150k+ band, a 6.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 28.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Compass Crd 4X2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 876 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 954 | 69.1% | 30.9% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.4% | 355 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 267 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.8% | 142 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.5% | 100 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 90 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.6% | 85 |
| 7 | Steering | 2.6% | 47 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 177 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 159 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 145 |
| 4 | Sub-frame | 89 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 80 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 79 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 78 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 59 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.0% | 751 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.2% | 498 |
| 3 | Brakes | 26.0% | 475 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.6% | 285 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 208 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.0% | 165 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 255 | 27.1% |
| 60-90k | 816 | 29.4% |
| 90-120k | 568 | 32.0% |
| 120-150k | 126 | 30.2% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 442 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 437 | 31.1% |
| 2023 | 362 | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 342 | 30.4% |
| 2025 | 247 | 32.0% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Compass Crd 4X2
- Suspension (19.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Compass Crd 4X2?
70.1% of the 1,830 Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 29.9% fail rate, across model years 2011–2012.
What does the Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 19.4% of tests, then lighting & signalling (14.6%).
How much does mileage affect Compass Crd 4X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 27.1% for cars in the 30-60k band and 33.3% for 150k+, a 6.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,830 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.