2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

271 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 271 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high3.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Brakes11.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  4. Suspension4.1%
  5. Tyres3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2017 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 271 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).