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FG57 VUW

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited71,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VUW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,114 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 93,114 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,405 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,826 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 90,826 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,978 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,649 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff starting to leak from case seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,942 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 82,942 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,489 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,889 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,889 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,068 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 50,490 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 50,486 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,027 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 27 Sep 2012 39,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

battery loose

Pass 1 Oct 2011 30,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,770 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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FG57 VUW is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 71,924 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 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG57 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG57 VUW is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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