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YE55 SOX

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,762 mi
Last recorded118,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 SOX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 118,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 118,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 117,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 111,301 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension covered by under seal spray

Pass 24 May 2023 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath covered by underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2022 100,214 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 93,480 miles

Central Front wipers have slight smear.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,188 miles

handbrake high

Fail 31 Jan 2020 90,188 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

handbrake high

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,774 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 82,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,927 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,924 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,910 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,200 miles

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

Offside headlamp reflector slightly coroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak n/s front hub

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,198 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside headlamp reflector slightly coroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak n/s front hub

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,656 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 63,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

steering box slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,387 miles

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

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

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

tpms light on

Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,387 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

tpms light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,647 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,647 miles

Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 27,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,909 miles

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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YE55 SOX is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Black 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 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 YE55 SOX, 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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YE55 SOX is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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