2014 Jeep Compass 2.4L Petrol · GV14 UBX

The 2014 Jeep Compass presents a stable but recently deteriorating roadworthiness trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 February 2026 at 74,635 miles, passed but flagged two active advisories and one ongoing defect. Both the nearside front and nearside rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating uneven wear patterns rather than simple tread depletion. The front fog lights remain inoperative, a defect carried forward from the previous test fourteen months earlier. This suggests a pattern of deferred minor repairs and a lack of proactive wheel alignment or suspension checks. The vehicle covers roughly 6,220 miles per year, which is typical for its age and implies consistent but light use. Mileage accumulation between tests has been steady: 4,000 miles between February 2022 and February 2023, rising to 8,368 miles between 2023 and 2024, then 7,525 miles between 2024 and 2025, and 6,763 miles between 2025 and 2026. No significant gaps or suspicious odometer jumps appear in the record. The MOT history itself is clean and unbroken, with tests conducted annually around the same February window, which reflects disciplined compliance rather than neglect. The recurring nearside tyre wear across multiple tests points to a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue. Edge wear on both front and rear tyres on the same side suggests possible worn suspension bushes, a damaged track rod end, or a misaligned subframe rather than simple toe misalignment. A buyer should inspect the nearside suspension components, including lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the condition of the steering rack gaiters. The inoperative fog lights, present since at least February 2025, could indicate a simple bulb failure or a deeper wiring or switch fault that has gone unresolved. Beyond the flagged items, a physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the underbody given the vehicle's age. Check for corrosion on the sills, subframe mounting points, and around the rear suspension trailing arms, as these are common failure points on the Compass platform. Brake disc and pad condition should be verified, along with exhaust system integrity, since no recent advisories do not guarantee the absence of wear. The record shows no serious mechanical failures to date, but the current tyre wear pattern and ignored fog light defect suggest the next owner should budget for a full four-wheel alignment and a suspension refresh.