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GF55 YTH

2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto39,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YTH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 55,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 49,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 45,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,484 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 42,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,245 miles

Front oil leak from diff

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

Rear both side tyres cracking

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,829 miles

oil leak from front diff

Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from front diff

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,241 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 38,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front diff oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 36,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,795 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,451 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 31,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,078 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,349 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?

Based on 4,770 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
2,739
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
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GF55 YTH is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 39,829 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 Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 YTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF55 YTH registered?

GF55 YTH is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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