2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate and common faults

3,975 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.5%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,975 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    190 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    73 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Lights & electrics6.5%
  3. Steering6.3%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  6. Brakes3.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Jeep Renegade?

In 2024, 77.5% of 2017 Jeep Renegade cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,975 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jeep Renegade?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).