2016 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · OV16 GZT

The 2016 Jeep Renegade passed its most recent MOT on 24 April 2026 at 146,860 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The April 2026 test recorded five separate advisories, a sharp departure from the clean pass logged in April 2023 at 113,805 miles. Front brake discs are worn and pitted on both sides with pads 60 to 65 per cent worn, the front exhaust flexi joint is damaged with a minor gas leak, and there is play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. Both front suspension arm bushes are worn, and the track rod end ball joint dust covers are heavily perished. The tester also noted a windscreen defect, which has appeared consistently since April 2024, suggesting a slow chip or crack that has never been repaired. This cluster of wear points to a vehicle that has been driven hard and not kept up with preventive maintenance in its recent life. The mileage accumulation tells a similar story. Between April 2022 at 95,027 miles and April 2026 at 146,860 miles, the vehicle covered 51,833 miles in four years, averaging nearly 13,000 miles per year. The annual increments have been remarkably consistent: 18,778 miles between 2022 and 2023, 11,628 between 2023 and 2024, 10,906 between 2024 and 2025, and 10,521 between 2025 and 2026. There are no suspicious gaps in the record to suggest long periods of inactivity, and the mileage progression aligns with the MOT test dates. This is a high-mileage vehicle for its age, and the mechanical wear reflected in the 2026 advisories is consistent with that kind of sustained use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. Worn suspension arm bushes combined with play in the steering rack inner joint and perished track rod end covers suggest the front end has been taking punishment, possibly from poor road surfaces or sustained motorway running. The pitted front brake discs and partially worn pads indicate the braking system is mid-life and will need attention soon. The damaged front exhaust flexi section has been flagged for three consecutive years, meaning the leak may have worsened and could eventually affect exhaust emissions or noise levels. None of these items are immediate failures, but together they point to a vehicle where basic mechanical upkeep has been deferred rather than proactively managed.