2017 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · FG17 KFT

The 2017 Jeep Renegade presents a concerning maintenance trend that has shifted from stable to worsening. The most recent MOT activity occurred in April 2022 at 42,615 miles, meaning the vehicle has now sat without a valid test certificate for over four years as of June 2026. That test itself tells a troubling story. The initial attempt on 28 April 2022 resulted in a failure for an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush, a direct suspension integrity concern. The retest on the same day at the identical mileage was passed, but the tester still flagged worn front brake pads, worn and perishing front tyres at 3mm with inner edge wear, worn and pitted rear brake discs, and a broken nearside front fog lamp lens. Multiple consumable and structural items were deteriorating simultaneously, and the four-year gap since raises serious questions about the current condition of every one of those components. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. The record shows 27,046 miles in March 2020, 33,802 miles by March 2021, and then a jump to 42,615 miles by April 2022, representing roughly 8,800 miles added in just over a year after a period of slower accumulation. The complete absence of any MOT record after April 2022, combined with the recorded mileage remaining frozen at 42,615, strongly suggests the vehicle has been stationary or barely used for an extended period. Prolonged sitting introduces its own risks: seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, degraded fluid systems, and accelerated corrosion on exposed components and the underbody. A buyer should approach this vehicle assuming deferred maintenance across several key systems. The inner edge tyre wear pattern flagged in 2022 points to tracking or suspension geometry issues, likely tied to that worn anti-roll bar linkage, and the nearside front and offside front tyres should be inspected for uneven wear, sidewall perishing, and age-related cracking given their age. The rear brake discs were already pitted and scored four years ago; a seized or binding rear caliper remains a distinct possibility, particularly after prolonged standing. The broken fog lamp lens should be replaced, but the underlying cause, whether impact damage or water ingress into the housing, needs verification. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underside inspection is essential. Check for structural corrosion on the chassis, subframes, and suspension mounting points, assess all suspension bushes and drop links for deterioration, and verify that the brake system operates freely without binding. The four-year MOT gap means no assumptions about current roadworthiness are safe. A full pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is strongly advised before any commitment.