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FY53 KGN

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,115 mi
Last recorded131,115 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport50,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KGN
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 131,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 131,115 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded on inner side near upper suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,113 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,033 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Front.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 131,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater insecure Both. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Front.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 130,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 128,419 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 125,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,639 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 114,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s outer front drive shaft u/j slight freeplay.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre spliting on tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,703 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 76,693 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,454 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,571 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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FY53 KGN is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 50,506 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY53 KGN is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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