2017 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · OU17 WUJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the front suspension integrity. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 121,012 miles, it failed just one day prior due to critical defects. The tester identified the nearside front suspension ball joint as excessively worn and the nearside track rod end dust cover as deteriorated. Although the offside ball joint was noted as having slight play, the progression of these faults suggests the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of life. At 121,012 miles over nine years, this Jeep Renegade has averaged approximately 13,446 miles per year, which is significantly above the national average for its age. The data shows intensive usage between March 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered 19,660 miles in just eleven months. This high rate of accumulation places significant strain on mechanical components and consumables, as evidenced by the recurring failures of ball joints and the critical state of the inner tyre treads during the 2025 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure all replaced ball joints and track rod ends have been fitted correctly. The recurring nature of play in the suspension components across 2024, 2025, and 2026 indicates that the entire front assembly may require comprehensive attention. Additionally, the central front windscreen damage noted in the February 2026 pass should be monitored for spreading cracks that could eventually lead to a failure if the driver's view becomes compromised.