2011 Jeep Compass Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Jeep Compass Crd passed 67.9% of its 1,222 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (22.8% fail rate), the 2011 Compass Crd comes out 9.3pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 21.4% of tests against 14.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, pins and bushes and headlamp — ball joint alone was recorded 106 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Compass Crd fails 29.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 32.2% at 120-150k, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 41.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.4% | 261 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 177 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.7% | 106 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.7% | 69 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.7% | 69 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.2% | 63 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 106 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 100 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 99 |
| 4 | Sub-frame | 82 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 75 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
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 | 41.1% | 502 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.8% | 340 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.9% | 317 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.8% | 168 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.6% | 142 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 139 |
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 | 145 | 29.7% |
| 60-90k | 503 | 32.6% |
| 90-120k | 429 | 33.1% |
| 120-150k | 118 | 32.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 302 | 32.8% |
| 2022 | 290 | 32.1% |
| 2023 | 248 | 32.3% |
| 2024 | 215 | 30.2% |
| 2025 | 167 | 32.9% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Compass Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 21.4% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (21.4% 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 (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.7% 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
How many 2011 Jeep Compass Crds pass their MOT?
67.9% of the 1,222 2011 Jeep Compass Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Jeep Compass Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 21.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.5%).
Does the 2011 Compass Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.7% in the 30-60k band to 32.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,222 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.