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GU61 SJV

2011 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,540 mi
Last recorded151,540 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X264,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 SJV
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd 4X2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 151,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 151,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 145,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,961 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 123,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,630 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2019 115,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,709 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 103,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edger and down to 2.9mm

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edger and down to 2.9mm

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn & lumpy on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 59,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn & lumpy on inner edge

coolant level low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on inner edge.

coolant was low.

n/s/f day driving light not working.

nail in inner side wall of o/s/r tyre. (leaking)

o/s/f tyre pressure look low.

rear shock absorbers just starting to weep.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 42,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on inner edge.

coolant was low.

n/s/f day driving light not working.

nail in inner side wall of o/s/r tyre. (leaking)

o/s/f tyre pressure look low.

rear shock absorbers just starting to weep.

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2?

Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,644
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 63
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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GU61 SJV is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2011 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 64,060 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 SJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU61 SJV is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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