2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

134 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Suspension20.9%
  3. Brakes11.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  6. Tyres2.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.2%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2004 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 134 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).