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Jeep Wrangler 2.5 Sport

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,464 cc

V43 EBFMOT history

V43 EBF is a blue petrol Jeep Wrangler 2.5 Sport first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
65,139 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 EBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 2.5 Sport
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,464 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 EBF was last recorded at 65,139 miles on 26 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2025: 62,692 miles, lower than 62,693 miles on 20 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,137 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,139 miles
  • 2025 – 62,692 miles
  • 2024 – 60,209 miles
  • 2023 – 57,761 miles
  • 2021 – 56,127 miles
  • 2020 – 55,242 miles
  • 2019 – 54,342 miles
  • 2018 – 53,245 miles
  • 2017 – 52,553 miles
  • 2016 – 52,491 miles
  • 2015 – 52,035 miles
  • 2014 – 51,418 miles
  • 2013 – 50,392 miles
  • 2011 – 49,813 miles
  • 2010 – 47,849 miles
  • 2009 – 46,908 miles
  • 2008 – 46,265 miles
  • 2007 – 44,518 miles
  • 2006 – 40,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,139 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,139 miles
    Test number
    911731613532
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,137 miles (+5)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,137 miles
    Test number
    623656185703
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail65,132 miles (+2,440)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    436731200039
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Due to NSF dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,692 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    506868713280
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail62,693 miles (+2,484)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    241844684702
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,209 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    991544740298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,761 miles (+1,634)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    512971775237
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear most tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass56,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    945140111800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail56,127 miles (+885)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    812813648892
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass55,242 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    180918775376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components general corrosion

  11. Fail55,241 miles (+899)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,241 miles
    Test number
    214743026975
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded underneath vehicle (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components corroded

  12. Pass54,342 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,342 miles
    Test number
    328869687393
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass53,245 miles (+692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    902310822489
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass52,553 miles (+62)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,553 miles
    Test number
    696907410602
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass52,491 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    159288167113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,035 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    906267545039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,418 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    689922454074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass50,392 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    196376043032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,813 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,813 miles
    Test number
    226352981497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,849 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    544371880198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,908 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    491392289155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  22. Pass46,908 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    764192489150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,265 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    631243768129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    352347317148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail44,518 miles (+3,862)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    693734517122
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass40,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    104613986439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Fail40,656 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    120462086454
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V43 EBF

Does V43 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 EBF is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 EBF?
The MOT on V43 EBF is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 EBF done?
V43 EBF was recorded at 65,139 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,214 miles a year.
Has V43 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 EBF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V43 EBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V43 EBF find?
V43 EBF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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