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H870 PTW

2003 Jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,770 mi
Last recorded148,770 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler96,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 PTW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,399 miles

park brake efficiency poor

Pass 1 Dec 2020 144,882 miles

PARKING BRAKE POOR

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,426 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 144,218 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 144,218 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,059 miles

BRAKES NOT TESTED. O/S/F WHEEL FOULING TRACK ROD END

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,057 miles

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

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

BRAKES NOT TESTED. O/S/F WHEEL FOULING TRACK ROD END

Pass 13 Apr 2016 140,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 189,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 139,222 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 139,222 miles

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 138,395 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 138,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 136,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 136,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 135,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 135,827 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 134,623 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 132,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 132,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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H870 PTW is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 96,023 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 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H870 PTW registered?

H870 PTW is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 13 July 2003.

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