2015 Jeep Renegade — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Jeep Renegade passed 80.1% of its 36,235 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (16.5% fail rate), the 2015 Renegade comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.8%) and tyres (7.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, position lamp and tread depth — track rod end alone was recorded 2,082 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.4% once past 150k — 3.0× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.0pp more often than petrol ones (21.0% vs 18.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 2,825 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.1% | 2,583 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 2,165 |
| 4 | Steering | 4.9% | 1,769 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 1,478 |
| 6 | Brakes | 3.3% | 1,193 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 2,082 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,887 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,591 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,317 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 1,049 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 972 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.9% | 9,041 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.6% | 8,199 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.6% | 4,572 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.9% | 3,225 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.1% | 2,218 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 1,634 |
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 | 2,245 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 14,661 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 13,577 | 22.0% |
| 90-120k | 4,556 | 26.4% |
| 120-150k | 981 | 29.3% |
| 150k+ | 214 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 22,594 | 21.0% |
| Petrol | 13,641 | 18.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,998 | 16.2% |
| 2022 | 7,022 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | 7,216 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 7,455 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | 7,544 | 24.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Renegade
On a 2015 Renegade, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.1% 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.
- Suspension (6.0% 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.
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 2015 Jeep Renegades pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 36,235 2015 Jeep Renegade MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Jeep Renegade?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by tyres (7.1%).
Does the 2015 Renegade get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 30.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 36,235 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.