2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

682 MOT tests in 2024. 91.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.2%
Failed or needed repairs8.8%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 682 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  2. Tyres1.8%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Body & chassis1.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 91.2% of 2020 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 682 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).