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LV55 YNG

2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,948 mi
Last recorded36,948 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport44,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YNG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 36,948 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 36,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 36,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 36,832 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 36,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,540 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 33,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 28,191 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 28,186 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside spot lamp not illuminating with main beam

Pass 14 Dec 2018 26,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,611 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 25,210 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 25,200 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn to approx 2mm

both sides front lower shock absorber bushes worn

exhaust blowing at joint between boxes

Pass 26 May 2016 24,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,877 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,851 miles

Body mounting rubbers beginning to perish

Pass 14 May 2010 12,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,511 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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LV55 YNG is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,522 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 LV55 YNG, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV55 YNG registered?

LV55 YNG is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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