2013 Jeep Compass — MOT failures & pass rate
2,507 MOT tests on the 2013 Jeep Compass are in this dataset, and 77.9% of them passed. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 20.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 12.4% of tests against 9.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp and ball joint — pins and bushes alone was recorded 170 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.5% versus 10.3%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 20.3% fail against 24.0% for diesel, a 3.7-point gap across 2,507 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.4% | 311 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 234 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 137 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.8% | 120 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.8% | 119 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.5% | 63 |
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 | 170 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 146 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 140 |
| 4 | Wipers | 80 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 70 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 66 |
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 | 33.6% | 841 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.2% | 706 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.4% | 562 |
| 4 | Other defects | 14.8% | 371 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.7% | 117 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 112 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 116 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 676 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,045 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 558 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 25.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,304 | 20.3% |
| Diesel | 1,203 | 24.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 502 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 520 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 510 | 22.6% |
| 2024 | 496 | 22.6% |
| 2025 | 479 | 23.8% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Compass
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 12.4% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (12.4% 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 (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 Compasss pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 2,507 2013 Jeep Compass MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jeep Compass?
Suspension, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.3%).
Does the 2013 Compass get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 25.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,507 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.