2010 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot 2.4L Petrol · GL10 HGY

The most recent MOT (5 Mar 2025) was a pass, but it flagged several wear items: slight play in the prop‑shaft bearing, off‑side rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, rear‑diff bushings with wear and play, and off‑side rear wheel bearing showing slight play. These are advisory defects rather than outright failures, but they indicate that key rear‑drivetrain components are already on the edge of acceptable condition. A clear pattern emerges from the MOT history. In 2022 the car was clean, then minor suspension and brake wear appeared in 2023 and 2024. By early 2025 the vehicle failed the test with serious faults – ABS and ESC warning lights, a leaking rear shock absorber, and rough rear wheel bearings – before being retested a few weeks later and passing with the same rear‑drivetrain wear noted. The recurrence of prop‑shaft bearing play, rear‑diff bush wear, and rear wheel bearing issues shows a worsening trend rather than a stable one. Mileage of 126,462 mi over 16 years works out to about 7,900 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The mileage itself does not explain the accelerated wear; it suggests the car may have experienced periods of heavier loading or harsh driving, or that components are simply reaching the end of their service life despite moderate use. For a buyer, the first checks should be: Inspect the rear tyre for tread depth and side‑wall condition; replace if close to legal limit. Examine the prop‑shaft bearing and rear differential bushings for excessive play or noise.