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BU51 FMA

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FMA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 101,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 101,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,599 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,325 miles

steering locks not functioning

steering slight free play detected

underneath of vehicle covered in with a substance

Fail 5 Mar 2022 101,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

underneath of vehicle covered in with a substance

Pass 13 Feb 2021 100,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,383 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,383 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected back panel (4.11 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering box damper (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,378 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 77,496 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s driveshaft u/j slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 66,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 62,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,365 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,362 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BU51 FMA is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 57,698 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BU51 FMA, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 FMA is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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