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WK04 YXU

2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara58,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 YXU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,622 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer u/j slight play

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable corrosion (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 112,330 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 31 May 2023 112,330 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 111,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,537 miles

park brake travel high

Fail 1 Aug 2019 107,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint excessively worn axle uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,686 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 89,682 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,708 miles

both front wiper blades split

front discs heavily worn/corroded/pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front disc corroded/pitted

offside front disc corroded/pitted

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,051 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,974 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr drum contaminated in fluid, which could result in poor braking perfromance.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,893 miles

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

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

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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WK04 YXU is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK04 YXU, 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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WK04 YXU is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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