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MFD 5B

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,253 mi
Last recorded148,253 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFD 5B
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 148,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 140,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 139,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,971 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 131,969 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 123,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 117,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,691 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 99,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 57,748 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 Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?

Based on 2,518 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,691
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Headlamp aim too high 53
Registration plate lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
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MFD 5B is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,569 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 Sport Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFD 5B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MFD 5B is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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