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AF09 TGU

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,363 mi
Last recorded109,363 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TGU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,469 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,708 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 70,938 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,436 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 59,455 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2017 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 37,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,385 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 17,385 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,809 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,272 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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AF09 TGU is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF09 TGU registered?

AF09 TGU is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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