2014 Jeep Compass — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,556 MOT tests, the 2014 Jeep Compass recorded a 79.0% pass rate. That is 3.1 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 18.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (11.2%) and lighting & signalling (8.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and headlamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 157 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.0% once past 120-150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 5.4pp more often than petrol ones (23.8% vs 18.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 28.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 19.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.2% | 285 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 216 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.1% | 130 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.0% | 127 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 99 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.1% | 55 |
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 | 157 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 149 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 120 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 98 |
| 5 | Wipers | 79 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 63 |
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 | 28.6% | 731 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.0% | 715 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.0% | 587 |
| 4 | Other defects | 16.5% | 422 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.6% | 93 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 93 |
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 | 178 | 14.0% |
| 30-60k | 861 | 17.2% |
| 60-90k | 974 | 22.8% |
| 90-120k | 418 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 108 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,305 | 18.4% |
| Diesel | 1,251 | 23.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 514 | 19.3% |
| 2022 | 506 | 19.2% |
| 2023 | 518 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 525 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 493 | 23.9% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Compass
On a 2014 Compass, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (11.2% 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 (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 2014 Jeep Compasss pass their MOT?
79.0% of the 2,556 2014 Jeep Compass MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Jeep Compass?
Suspension, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.5%).
Does the 2014 Compass get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.0% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,556 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.