2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

513 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  2. Side repeaters: not working4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.2%
  2. Brakes15.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Suspension3.7%
  5. Tyres2.3%
  6. Steering1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2015 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 513 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; side repeaters: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).