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A8 ACY

2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

34,726 mi
Last recorded34,726 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto38,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ACY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 34,726 miles

Front/rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front/rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 34,678 miles

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

All Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel At Steering Box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 34,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel At Steering Box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 34,639 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides nsf about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front all suspension components corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,616 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,589 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat wire plugged back in (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low. topped up

Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,571 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

N/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 31,793 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,706 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,837 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,016 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,355 miles

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,357 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?

Based on 4,770 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
2,739
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
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A8 ACY is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 38,694 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 Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 ACY is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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