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CU05 NUX

2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,852 mi
Last recorded56,852 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler42,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NUX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,731 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Apr 2018 49,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres close to limit

Propshaft universal joint worn front joint rear prop ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,650 miles

Engine light on

Front axel oil leak

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 47,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front axel oil leak

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

engine oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,406 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

front axel oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,375 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs inpoor condition due to corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs inpoor condition due to corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2012 27,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,895 miles

engine managment warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,850 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 16,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,779 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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CU05 NUX is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 42,745 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 NUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU05 NUX is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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