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NV55 EEP

2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,507 mi
Last recorded16,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport44,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 EEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,507 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 16,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 16,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 16,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 15,573 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 15,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 15,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 15,319 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,176 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,189 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 6,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 6,937 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 2,759 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jan 2012 2,759 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2011 2,511 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 2,511 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

hazard switch no visual signal, but audible ok.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 2,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 1,982 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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NV55 EEP is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV55 EEP, 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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NV55 EEP is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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