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B8 BJU

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,773 mi
Last recorded133,773 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 133,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 125,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 115,933 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mirror area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,576 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 110,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 106,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 88,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,341 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 81,336 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall breakup (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,590 miles

plastic engine and under vehicle sheets fitted which can obscure some check able items

Fail 2 Jul 2016 68,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light lit on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear alloy wheel repaired

Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,151 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,607 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 38,607 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,952 miles

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

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

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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B8 BJU is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B8 BJU, 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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What year was B8 BJU registered?

B8 BJU is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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