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FH52 YNK

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto49,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 YNK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,302 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 93,302 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 89,896 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 89,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength severe chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength severe chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,839 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 71,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 71,815 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 62,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 62,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 60,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,749 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 52,744 miles

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

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

Engine management lamp stays on

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,936 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,899 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 37,624 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,624 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,370 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,933 miles

front steering track rod bent

Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,930 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,792 miles

Brake fluid slightly low.

Slight corroison on front brake discs on inner faces.

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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FH52 YNK is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 49,628 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 FH52 YNK, 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 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH52 YNK is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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