2008 Jeep Compass 2.4L Petrol · GX08 EWT

The 2008 Jeep Compass currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, as the last recorded test occurred on 23 October 2024 at 120,205 miles and certificates expire after one year. When last presented, the vehicle passed with a single advisory for light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. The maintenance trend indicates a gradual decline in front suspension and braking components over the past few years. The vehicle shifted from a completely clean record in March 2022 to accumulating multiple wear-related advisories by October 2023. Covering 120,205 miles over its 18-year lifespan equates to an average annual mileage of roughly 6,678 miles. This aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The odometer readings show consistent and logical progression without any suspicious gaps or sudden leaps. The vehicle covered approximately 10,500 miles between the December 2020 and March 2022 tests, followed by 7,553 miles in the year leading up to October 2023, and a slightly reduced 3,690 miles prior to the October 2024 inspection. This steady accumulation suggests regular, predictable use rather than prolonged periods of standing. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and braking systems before purchase. The tester flagged slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint and nearside front suspension arm ball joint during the October 2023 test at 116,515 miles. Worn suspension joints compromise steering precision. The persistent light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, noted in both 2023 and 2024, shows the damper is degrading and will likely fail a future test. Previous owners maintained basic consumables properly. They replaced the rear brake pads after a failure in November 2020 at 97,755 miles and repaired a defective nearside front seat belt buckle from the same visit. The front brake pads were wearing thin by October 2023. Verifying the current thickness of all friction material and checking the discs for scoring or binding calipers remains essential.