2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

126 MOT tests in 2024. 73.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time73.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.0%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 126 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high3.2%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Washers: not working2.4%
  10. Horn: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.5%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Body & chassis5.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.8%

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 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 73.0% of 2006 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 126 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).