2015 Jeep Renegade 2.0L Diesel · WM15 PBY

The most recent MOT recorded on 7 November 2025 resulted in a failure, principally for a missing off‑side front wheel fixing, with additional advisories concerning thin front brake pads on both sides and front discs that are beginning to lip. This contrasts with the previous three years where the vehicle passed each test – a clean pass in 2022, a pass with tyre‑wear advisories in 2023, and a clean pass in 2024 – indicating that the overall maintenance trend has begun to deteriorate, with the latest failure highlighting a lapse in basic safety‑critical components. At 54,949 miles the 2015 Jeep Renegade averages just under 5,000 miles per annum, which is well below the typical usage for a vehicle of its age. The low annual mileage suggests the car has spent considerable periods at rest rather than being driven hard, meaning wear on moving parts such as the engine, transmission and brakes is likely less severe than mileage alone would imply. However, prolonged standing can accelerate age‑related degradation of rubber, seals and corrosion‑prone areas, so the vehicle’s condition is more a function of calendar time than distance covered. For a prospective buyer the missing wheel fixing must be rectified before the vehicle can be considered road‑worthy; verify that the wheel nut, hub bolt or retaining clip is present, correctly seated and torqued to the manufacturer’s specification, and listen for any loose‑wheel clunk on a short drive. The front brake pads have been flagged as thin on both sides and the discs are beginning to lip – replace the pads and have the discs measured for minimum thickness, checking for scoring or uneven wear that could cause brake shudder, pedal pulsation or increased stopping distances. Examine the front tyres for side‑wall cracking, tread depth and any uneven wear patterns that may have originated from the earlier tyre‑wear advisories; replace any tyre that is close to the legal limit or shows age‑related perishing. Given the vehicle’s age and low mileage, a thorough visual and tactile inspection is essential. Look for corrosion on suspension bushes, control arm joints and the under‑body, especially around the wheel arches where moisture can collect during long periods of inactivity. Test the 12‑volt battery voltage and assess its ability to hold charge, as batteries can deteriorate even when not heavily used. Verify that all fluid service intervals – engine oil, brake fluid, coolant and power‑steering fluid – have been observed on a calendar basis, and consider a full fluid change if records are missing or the last service predates the typical 12‑month interval. Finally, confirm that the service book contains stamps for regular oil changes, timing‑chain inspections (if applicable) and any recall work, as these will give the most reliable indication that the vehicle has been kept in a sound mechanical state despite its modest mileage.