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J555 PTJ

2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,254 mi
Last recorded21,254 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport54,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 PTJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 21,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 21,246 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 21,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 21,012 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 21,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 20,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,090 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 19,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 18,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 13,113 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 10,001 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 9,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

all four tyres outer side walls perishing

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,022 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,815 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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J555 PTJ is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,961 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 J555 PTJ, 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 22 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J555 PTJ is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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