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VU52 VDL

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport48,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VDL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,134 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm to drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,499 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing slightly

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,513 miles

Both rear suspension anti roll bar drop links have play in the bushes to the limit

The rear exhaust hanging bracket is broken

The steering drag link ball joint has play nearing the limit

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,887 miles

The windscreen has slight damage in various places

Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,837 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

The windscreen has slight damage in various places

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,847 miles

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

offside rear and near side front brake pipes look corried under metal spring covers

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,873 miles

both front brake discs are worn & are in poor condition on the inner face

both front shock absorbers are worn and have play in the upper and lower bushes

the rear diff is loosing fluid/oil

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs are worn & are in poor condition on the inner face

both front shock absorbers are worn and have play in the upper and lower bushes

both front trailing arms have play in the bushes

the rear diff is loosing fluid/oil

the rear n/s back of wheel drum is damp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,663 miles

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

all front suspension bushes are slightly cracked but is not affecting the performance

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear diff has a slight leak

rear exhaust box badly corodded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,301 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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VU52 VDL is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 48,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU52 VDL is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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