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AF09 GBU

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,081 mi
Last recorded168,081 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 168,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 162,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 154,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 148,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 140,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,421 miles

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,598 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,823 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 88,949 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,190 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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AF09 GBU is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 65,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF09 GBU is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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