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AK02 ETR

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport48,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ETR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,177 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracking

nearside front inner brake disc face pitted

offside front inner brake disc face pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

small oil leak from nearside rear axle oil seal

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust life limited

front brake discs inner face badley corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight oil leak from offside axle rear hub flange

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust life limited

inner front brake disc face corroded nearside and offside

outer side wall cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust life limited

inner front brake disc face corroded nearside and offside

outer side wall cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded,life limited

front brake discs pitted

slight misting of oil from rear axle seals

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

oil leaks at nearside and offside rear axle hubs

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

oil leaks at nearside and offside rear axle hubs

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,401 miles

Front Brake Disc's Corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seat fitted at time of test , all seat belts tested and to required standard.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,390 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 31,387 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 24,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre traed getting low on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front wiper blade slightly split

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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AK02 ETR is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 48,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 ETR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK02 ETR is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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