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AU51 SOX

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport48,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 SOX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,443 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 68,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,435 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,533 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,907 miles

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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AU51 SOX is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU51 SOX, 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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AU51 SOX is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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