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OJ52 SLY

2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara58,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJ52 SLY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,625 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,588 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 82,588 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all suspension components and chassis covered in under body sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,788 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,198 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 58,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,461 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 49,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,771 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,763 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 39,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,666 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,657 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 18,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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OJ52 SLY is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 58,625 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 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OJ52 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OJ52 SLY is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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