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WK02 VZF

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VZF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 87,873 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,643 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion starting on steel chassis and suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2022 87,643 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion starting on steel chassis and suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,083 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Anti roll bar axle bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,671 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,669 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,332 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,596 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear wheel assemblys has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2010 67,100 miles

some play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,338 miles

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

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

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,624 miles

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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WK02 VZF is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK02 VZF, 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 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK02 VZF is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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