2011 Jeep Compass Limited CRD 4X2 2.1L Diesel · DU11 ZRL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 105,783 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed critical mechanical faults when they directly resulted in an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance on the suspension system. At 105,783 miles over 15 years, the Jeep has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation shows steady progress, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 11,200 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This consistent usage indicates the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which explains the steady wear on rubber components and tyres. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry. The recurring failures of ball joints in both 2023 and 2025 indicate a potential weakness or neglect regarding the control arms and bushings. You should specifically check for excessive play in the steering linkage and ensure the work performed after the offside failure has been fully rectified. Additionally, the repeated flagging of tyres worn to the legal limit across 2024 and 2025 suggests an underlying alignment issue or a lack of attention to tyre condition, which can lead to uneven wear and compromised handling.