2017 Jeep Renegade — MOT failures & pass rate
23,073 MOT tests on the 2017 Jeep Renegade are in this dataset, and 87.0% of them passed. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and lighting & signalling (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, tread depth and malfunction indicator lamp — track rod end alone was recorded 1,049 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.0% once past 150k — 4.4× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.0pp more often than petrol ones (14.5% vs 11.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 1,254 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 916 |
| 3 | Steering | 3.3% | 764 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 491 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 490 |
| 6 | Brakes | 2.0% | 457 |
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 | 1,049 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 870 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 452 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 414 |
| 5 | Washers | 385 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 374 |
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 | 24.7% | 5,698 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 3,881 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.3% | 1,920 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.6% | 1,529 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.5% | 1,267 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 853 |
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 | 5,242 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 11,843 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 4,814 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 959 | 25.2% |
| 120-150k | 163 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 50 | 26.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,637 | 14.5% |
| Petrol | 11,436 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,408 | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 4,472 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 4,569 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 4,714 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 4,910 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Renegade
On a 2017 Renegade, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Steering (3.3% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2017 Jeep Renegades pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 23,073 2017 Jeep Renegade MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2017 Renegade get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 26.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 23,073 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.