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FL09 HCU

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 HCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,524 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess transmission mount worn and leaking oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside windscreen washer poor

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp loose in housing

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp loose in housing

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,496 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,496 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x19 bald on inside edge & on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished thro the tread 2454519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,511 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,447 miles

ALL TYRES WORN 3.5mm, CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,495 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,629 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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FL09 HCU is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL09 HCU, 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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FL09 HCU is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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