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2014 Jeep Compass: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Jeep Compasss, from 388 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 388 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

388MOT tests in 2025
66%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 69%)
6,800typical miles a year
3.5×the usual rate for ball joint

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Jeep Compasss than on all cars registered in 2014.

  • Ball joint3.5× usual
    Jeep Compass
    14.9% All 2014 cars
    4.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8.5%, against 2.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Suspension arm bushes and joints2.3× usual
    Jeep Compass
    19.1% All 2014 cars
    8.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.1%, against 1.7% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Steering rack inner joints6.3× usual
    Jeep Compass
    9.5% All 2014 cars
    1.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Ball joint dust cover3.7× usual
    Jeep Compass
    8.2% All 2014 cars
    2.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.1%, against 0.9% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

By area

The share of 2014 Jeep Compass MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    47% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    37% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    29% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    21% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Steering
    10% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2023235Tyres 13%
20221,272Tyres 26%
20211,658Tyres 30%
20201,657Tyres 33%
20193,169Tyres 34%
20182,409Tyres 36%
2013501Suspension 54%
2012541Suspension 53%
2011482Suspension 62%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Jeep Compasss registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score