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FA09 RYS

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,020 mi
Last recorded82,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA09 RYS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 81,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff cover slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,957 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 77,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall heavily split and cracking deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall heavily split and cracking deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear back plate 50% missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 76,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 76,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 75,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 74,529 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 72,610 miles

Offside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,959 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,706 miles

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

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,815 miles

Sump leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,158 miles

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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FA09 RYS is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA09 RYS, 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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FA09 RYS is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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