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RY55 VLS

2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler42,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VLS
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,525 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi hose to axle split (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,575 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi hose to axle split (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,571 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

underside starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,677 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,841 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 34,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,515 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,937 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 12,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,562 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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RY55 VLS is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 42,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY55 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY55 VLS registered?

RY55 VLS is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RY55 VLS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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