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YF12 ELC

2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X254,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ELC
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ((strongly advised) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear under side suspension corroded both side

Pass 28 Oct 2023 105,410 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 105,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,378 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,700 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 87,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 76,115 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear exhaust shield loose

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,549 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,419 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Statutory seat belt missing rear centre seat buckle has missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside day time running lamp not working

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside day time running lamp not working

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,613 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited 4X2?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,130
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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YF12 ELC is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,740 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 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF12 ELC is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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