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SO53 JYD

2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler50,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 JYD
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,429 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 57,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,980 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 55,980 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 53,882 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 53,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 52,764 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 51,180 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,111 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 50,111 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,457 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 48,457 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,605 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 13,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,494 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,597 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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SO53 JYD is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 50,763 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO53 JYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 JYD registered?

SO53 JYD is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SO53 JYD safe to buy?

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