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BD08 FTF

2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,058 mi
Last recorded46,058 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass69,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FTF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 43,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,055 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,330 miles

front number plate cracked .

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack outer arms .

Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front number plate cracked .

nearside and offside front tyres cracking .

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack outer arms .

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,574 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 21,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,093 miles

n/s front tyre wearing and worn on outer edge[stepped up tread area]

o/s front tyre wearing edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 15,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing and worn on outer edge[stepped up tread area]

o/s front tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,636 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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BD08 FTF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 69,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Compass is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD08 FTF registered?

BD08 FTF is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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