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DX55 UFD

2006 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UFD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,441 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,474 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,332 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,335 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,755 miles

All coil springs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Driveshaft "UJ" (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,755 miles

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

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

All coil springs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Driveshaft "UJ" (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,461 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Check strap burst

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Check strap burst

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,554 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front suspension arm bushes perished

rear wiper not clearing effectively

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 19,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,016 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 18,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 14,107 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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DX55 UFD is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 UFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX55 UFD registered?

DX55 UFD is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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