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RJ61 JFY

2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd61,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 JFY
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 68,007 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2024 59,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 46,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 39,328 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 29,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 23,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 23,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 17,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 11,677 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 7,062 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Pass 17 Feb 2015 4,350 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd?

Based on 12,644 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,484
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 303
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 160
position lamp(s) not working 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
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RJ61 JFY is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 61,645 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 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ61 JFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited Crd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ61 JFY registered?

RJ61 JFY is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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