2013 Jeep Compass Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 692 MOT tests, the 2013 Jeep Compass Crd recorded a 75.1% pass rate. That is 4.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (14.9%) and lighting & signalling (13.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, ball joint and pins and bushes — headlamp alone was recorded 50 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.8% in the 30-60k band and 23.5% in the 120-150k band, a 7.8-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 36.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.9% | 103 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 93 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.9% | 34 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 34 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 32 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.9% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 50 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 46 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 33 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 27 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 26 |
| 6 | Wipers | 26 |
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 | 36.0% | 249 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.2% | 202 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.5% | 163 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.9% | 89 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 66 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.6% | 25 |
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 | 127 | 15.8% |
| 60-90k | 324 | 28.1% |
| 90-120k | 184 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 23.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138 | 20.3% |
| 2022 | 154 | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 136 | 23.5% |
| 2024 | 138 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 126 | 29.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Compass Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 14.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (14.9% 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 (13.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.9% 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 2013 Jeep Compass Crds pass their MOT?
75.1% of the 692 2013 Jeep Compass Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jeep Compass Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 14.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.4%).
Does the 2013 Compass Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.8% in the 30-60k band to 23.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 692 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.