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DC52 GEM

2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara58,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 GEM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 65,399 miles

Exhaust Heatshield adrift

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 65,399 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Heatshield adrift

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis all undersealed. and corroded in places near front and rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 64,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis all undersealed. and corroded in places near front and rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,077 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,341 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 45,105 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,105 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 40,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,935 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,935 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,319 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,318 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,726 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 26,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,339 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 22,338 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 15,086 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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DC52 GEM is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC52 GEM, 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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DC52 GEM is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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