2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working7.0%
  3. Side repeaters: not working4.3%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  6. Joints: excessively worn3.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.3%
  2. Brakes28.3%
  3. Suspension10.2%
  4. Body & chassis8.0%
  5. Steering5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded4.3%

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: position 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 2007 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2007 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).