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TJ05 SEA

2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,581 mi
Last recorded43,581 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport44,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ05 SEA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 43,581 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 40,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,664 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 37,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 34,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,642 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 30,248 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded - pads approx 3-4mm

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing slightly damaged - function not impaired

offside front tyre approx 3mm

rear differential oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 29,130 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing damaged - function not impaired

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,685 miles

ENGINE/LIGHT/ON

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,753 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 16,753 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 11,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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TJ05 SEA is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJ05 SEA, 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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TJ05 SEA is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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