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FB53 JBO

2004 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Wrangler97,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 JBO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 137,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 135,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,263 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 132,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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FB53 JBO is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,751 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB53 JBO registered?

FB53 JBO is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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