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WK52 UAG

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

134,936 mi
Last recorded134,936 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UAG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 134,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 131,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 130,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 127,738 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,600 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Fail 8 Jun 2020 115,600 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,648 miles

rear brakes out of balance

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

some brake fluctuation n/s/r

Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

some brake fluctuation n/s/r

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,582 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 30 May 2017 109,580 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak from o/s/r hub on to brakes

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 17 May 2016 107,573 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 107,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,991 miles

both front tyres perishing + o/s/r tyre

damp aroung steering box + o/s/r brake drum

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear link pins

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar bush

some play in n/s/f lower + upper ball joints

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,990 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing + o/s/r tyre

damp aroung steering box + o/s/r brake drum

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear link pins

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar bush

some play in n/s/f lower + upper ball joints

Pass 15 May 2014 103,451 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads quite thin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar bush

some play in both rear link pins

Fail 15 May 2014 103,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs ridged + pads quite thin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar bush

some play in both rear link pins

Pass 8 Jun 2013 100,289 miles

Front regsitration plate cracked

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 100,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings not checked brakes grabbing

Unable to freely rotate rear wheels

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,633 miles

Exhaust rusty

No rear seats fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust rusty

Rear seats not fitted

Steering lock not working

Pass 7 May 2010 85,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,959 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,959 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,123 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 44,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WK52 UAG is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 WK52 UAG, 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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WK52 UAG is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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