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ML09 UZF

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,261 mi
Last recorded134,261 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 UZF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 134,261 miles

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

nearside washer jet defective

washer bottle leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2026 134,261 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

nearside washer jet defective

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2025 131,874 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel tank corroded by strengthening bracket

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2025 131,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel tank corroded by strengthening bracket

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 11 Apr 2024 126,164 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 126,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,350 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 120,350 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,698 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive end of axle oil seal where driveshaft comes out. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind caused by parking brake lever sticking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 102,419 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 93,629 miles

Offside Front oil leak axle

Fail 20 May 2019 82,849 miles

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

Offside Front oil leak axle

Pass 22 May 2018 84,663 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides attatched to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower swivel ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 75,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 65,175 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,076 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 33,828 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Wiper blade perished

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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ML09 UZF is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 65,856 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 Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML09 UZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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ML09 UZF is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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