2016 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · BN16 UAY

The 2016 Jeep Renegade passed its most recent MOT on 27 February 2026 at 79,340 miles, but the maintenance trend is now worsening after three consecutive clean passes from 2022 through 2024. The February 2026 test flagged four advisories, all centred on the front suspension and drivetrain. Both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have developed slight play, a condition first noted on the nearside in March 2025 and now present on both sides. The offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover remains damaged, and the offside front outer constant velocity boot is still severely deteriorated, carrying over directly from the 2025 test. These are not new failures but unresolved wear points that have persisted across two consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,900 miles per year. The record shows a clean pass at 54,370 miles in March 2022, followed by successive clean tests at 61,023 miles in March 2023 and 65,926 miles in March 2024, indicating consistent annual use of approximately 5,000 to 7,000 miles per year during that period. The jump from 65,926 miles in March 2024 to 71,833 miles by March 2025 represents about 5,900 miles in twelve months, and the further climb to 79,340 miles by February 2026 adds roughly 7,500 miles in under a year. The annual mileage has increased slightly in the most recent two years, which may explain the accelerated wear now appearing on front-end components. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The recurring anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play on both sides suggests the joints are approaching the end of their service life and will likely need replacement soon. The deteriorated offside CV boot is a particular concern because a split or degraded boot allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter the joint, which can lead to premature joint failure and costly drivetrain repair if left unaddressed. The track rod end dust cover damage on the offside also warrants close examination, as compromised steering component covers accelerate wear in the ball joint itself and can affect steering precision. Beyond the flagged items, have a technician check the front suspension arm bushes, which were noted as worn in March 2025 though not yet causing excessive movement. Given the pattern of front-end advisories accumulating over the past two tests, expect that bushes, drop links, and track rod ends may require attention in the near term. The front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit in March 2025, so verify current tread depth and check for uneven wear patterns that would confirm the suspension geometry issues suggested by the recurring ball joint and bush wear.