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DF04 LFY

2004 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler50,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 LFY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,838 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,066 miles

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,064 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Bush housing corroded away from arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 86,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2x (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 81,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 76,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,143 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 68,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,259 miles

steering box and diff have slight oil leaks

underside and chassis freshly under sealed

Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

steering box and diff have slight oil leaks

underside and chassis freshly under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle under sealed including pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2018 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehichle painted with black underseal including brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,017 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 66,019 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working also centre (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,629 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,743 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,799 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,908 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,738 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,949 miles

o/s r tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 13 Feb 2008 51,927 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s r tyre on 1.6mm

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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DF04 LFY is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 50,413 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 DF04 LFY, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF04 LFY is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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