2018 Jeep Compass 1.6L Diesel · SW18 CBO

The 2025‑07‑03 MOT at 74,395 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the Jeep Compass is presently roadworthy. The preceding July 2024 test at 65,988 miles also showed no defects, indicating that the earlier March 2024 failure – a failed near‑side front position lamp and an excessively worn off‑side front lower anti‑roll bar ball joint – was remedied before the next inspection. The March 2024 test at 64,732 miles, while passing, noted tyre perishing and edge wear, suggesting that previous owners addressed the mechanical issues but allowed tyre condition to deteriorate. The mileage trajectory reflects an average annual usage of roughly 9,300 miles, consistent with an eight‑year‑old vehicle. From March 2023 (59,095 miles) to March 2024 (64,438 miles) the odometer rose by 5,343 miles, a rate of about 445 miles per month; the subsequent rise to 65,988 miles in July 2024 added 1,550 miles, and the final increase to 74,395 miles by July 2025 added 8,407 miles, indicating a sharper usage pattern in the last year. No major gaps in testing are evident, with MOTs occurring roughly annually. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension, paying particular attention to the anti‑roll bar ball joint, suspension bushes and coil springs, as the 2024 failure suggests possible wear that may re‑emerge. The recurring tyre perishing and edge wear observed in March 2024 and March 2024 indicate that tyre condition should be verified, including tread depth and sidewall integrity. Additionally, the brake discs, pads and calipers, as well as the chassis for any structural rust or exhaust corrosion, merit close examination given the high mileage accumulation.