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J55 EPY

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,050 mi
Last recorded28,050 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 EPY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 28,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 28,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 28,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 28,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,594 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 12,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,859 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 8,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 6,811 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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J55 EPY is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J55 EPY, 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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What year was J55 EPY registered?

J55 EPY is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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