2002 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L Petrol · ME02 YTN

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in June 2025 at 127,341 miles shows a pass following a failure just three days prior. While the owner addressed critical issues like a corroded brake pipe and wiper failure, the recurring presence of anti-roll bar linkage wear across multiple years suggests a stable but persistent trend where suspension components are only replaced once they reach the threshold of an MOT failure. With a recorded mileage of 127,341 miles, this 24-year-old Jeep averages a low-approximately 5,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with a 4,000-mile gap between June 2024 and June 2025, and 4,000 miles prior. This low-mileage, high-age profile often leads to accelerated rubber degradation and dry rot, which is evidenced by the March 2023 failure where all four tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing despite likely low tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The record repeatedly flags issues with anti-roll bar ball joints, pins, and bushes, indicating that the front and rear suspension geometry may be nearing the end of its service life. The excessive corrosion on the nearside front brake pipe noted in 2025 is a significant indicator of environmental rust that warrants a close check of all fluid lines and chassis structural integrity. Additionally, the noted oil leak at the rear of the engine from 2024 requires verification to ensure it remains a minor seep rather than a developing seal failure.