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FB53 KYY

2004 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KYY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,863 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,860 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front propshaft, forward UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint very worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,843 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,723 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2018 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play front ball joint at bottom of steering box arm as marked (2.2.B.1g)

advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,216 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 68,574 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,104 miles

advise front brake discs inner faces corroded & reduced braking area

advise front brake pads getting low

advise rear antiroll bar links lower bushes slight wear

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2011 44,642 miles

n/s/f brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2010 35,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,855 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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FB53 KYY is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 KYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB53 KYY is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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