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KY53 UCO

2003 Jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 3662cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler96,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UCO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,662cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted End cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted End cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor inside vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed At base of seat belt where it is attached to the seat (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,256 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,846 miles

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Rear differential leaking

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,227 miles

Brake fluid below 'add' level

Damp around offside front hub seal

Exhaust system corroded

Rear antiroll bar linkages and bushes worn

Rear differential leaking

Windscreen wipers poor

end float on nearside rear wheel, slight on offside rear

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,227 miles

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

Rear differential leaking

Brake fluid below 'add' level

Damp around offside front hub seal

Exhaust system corroded

Rear antiroll bar linkages and bushes worn

Windscreen wipers poor

end float on nearside rear wheel, slight on offside rear

Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 52,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2013 47,084 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 43,496 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 43,496 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 43,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,850 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,505 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 22,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

adv slight movement/ play in offside front wheel bearing....

adv slight wear /play in nearside front lower swivel / ball joint.....

adv slight wear in both rear anti roll bar links.....

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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KY53 UCO is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 3,662cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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KY53 UCO is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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