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ML12 GCU

2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,440 mi
Last recorded91,440 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X262,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GCU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport Plus Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,165 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 82,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 65,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 57,130 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 50,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 27,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2?

Based on 2,924 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,935
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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ML12 GCU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was ML12 GCU registered?

ML12 GCU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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