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BX51 VSZ

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VSZ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 61,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 60,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 60,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2024 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 May 2019 60,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded but covered with protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension rod mtg welded repair.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 60,411 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded but covered with protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension rod mtg welded repair.

Pass 23 May 2018 60,337 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 60,331 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 59,495 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,410 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,410 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,919 miles

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

centre exhaust slight blow and deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,889 miles

Both front anti rollbar links worn too borderline

Both rear anti roll bar links worn too borderline

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded

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

Front brake pads worn almost too the limit of 1.5 mm

Parking brake lever travel almost at top

Rear anti roll bar rubbing on hand brake cables

Fail 3 Oct 2007 33,889 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both front anti rollbar links worn too borderline

Both rear anti roll bar links worn too borderline

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded

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

Front brake pads worn almost too the limit of 1.5 mm

Parking brake lever travel almost at top

Rear anti roll bar rubbing on hand brake cables

Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,985 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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BX51 VSZ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 57,698 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 BX51 VSZ, 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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BX51 VSZ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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