2022 Jeep Compass S Phev Auto 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · YY22 TLF

A clean two-test MOT record with zero advisories or failures on a four-year-old plug-in hybrid crossover is an encouraging baseline, but the absence of recorded defects on a PHEV with this kind of annual mileage should be read alongside what the DVSA examiner cannot fully evaluate. Both the November 2025 and June 2025 tests passed with no items noted, which suggests the consumable wear items — tyres, brake pads, discs, wipers — were either within tolerance or had been recently refreshed before testing. The lack of any advisory history also means there is no early warning of recurring component wear such as suspension bush deterioration, brake pipe corrosion, or exhaust mounting issues, which is a useful starting point but tells you nothing about the high-voltage powertrain, the 12V auxiliary battery, or the charging system that are outside MOT scope. With 51,543 miles covered in roughly four years, this Compass is accumulating around 12,800 miles annually, which sits at the upper end of typical private use and points to genuine mixed driving rather than short commute cycles. That kind of mileage means the combustion engine, rear electric drive unit, transmission and brake components have all seen meaningful real-world work, and the regenerative braking system has been exercised regularly rather than sitting idle. Mechanically, higher mileage on a PHEV tends to bring forward wear on conventional items like rear brake discs and pads — which can suffer from corrosion due to infrequent manual braking on EV-only running — as well as suspension components, engine mounts, and the cooling system for both the petrol engine and the high-voltage battery pack. There are no mileage gaps between the two recorded tests, indicating consistent use rather than periods of standing, which is generally positive for hybrid battery health and tyre condition. On a physical inspection, pay particular attention to the rear braking setup. Lift the car if possible and check the rear discs for sharp lipping and surface rust pitting, which is a known issue on PHEVs that rely heavily on regen; seized rear caliper slides or handbrake mechanisms are common on high-mileage examples. With this mileage, the front discs and pads are likely approaching a second replacement, so measure pad thickness and disc runout. Inspect the undersides of the coil springs, control arms, drop links and anti-roll bar bushes for perishing or splitting, and check the front subframe mounting points and brake pipes for any surface corrosion that might not yet have been flagged but would be the next likely advisory at the next test. Test drive the vehicle in both hybrid and electric-only modes if possible. Listen for any clonks or thuds from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel which would point to worn tie rod ends or top mounts. Under hard braking, watch for pedal judder or vibration through the steering, indicating warped front discs. With the engine running, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, irregular idle, or excessive vibration from the engine mounts, which are common wear items at this mileage. Finally, confirm the infotainment, climate control, charging port operation, and any error messages on the driver display are functioning correctly, and ask for evidence of recent service history covering both the combustion engine oil changes and the high-voltage system health checks, as these are not assessed under MOT but are critical to the long-term reliability of a plug-in powertrain at this mileage level.