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2002 Jeep Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2002, based on 194 real MOT test results.

67.5%
Pass Rate
32.5%
Fail Rate
194
Total Tests
98,091
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Unclassified cars tested in 2002. Want to see how cars built in 2002 hold up over time?

View 2002 Jeep Unclassified vintage page โ†’ (71.4% current pass rate)

2002 Jeep Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2002 Jeep Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 67.5% based on 194 tests โ€” slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 98,091 miles on the odometer. With a 32.5% failure rate, the 2002 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Jeep Unclassified is Suspension, responsible for 1.0% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ200โ€“500. Noise, emissions and leaks is the second most common issue at 0.5%. Steering follows at 0.5%.

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension1.0%2
2Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.5%1
3Steering0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 98,091 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension0.11% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.05% per 10K miSteering0.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension0.111.0%2
Noise, emissions and leaks0.050.5%1
Steering0.050.5%1

Mileage Statistics

98,091
Mean
89,631
Median
68,143
25th Percentile
121,867
75th Percentile
3.31% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Jeep Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 67.5% based on 194 tests โ€” slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 98,091 miles on the odometer. With a 32.5% failure rate, the 2002 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Jeep Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 98,091 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Suspension โ€” 1.0% of failures

Suspension issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2002 Jeep Unclassified models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Noise, emissions and leaks โ€” 0.5% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2002 Jeep Unclassified models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Steering โ€” 0.5% of failures

Steering issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2002 Jeep Unclassified models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: ยฃ150โ€“600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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