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FN09 VCT

2009 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,787 mi
Last recorded131,787 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 131,787 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 130,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 130,907 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,545 miles

Both sides under sill has plastic covers.

Front engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 103,895 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

accident damage to both o/s doors

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,478 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

expa nsion cap missing of bottle

lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 87,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

expa nsion cap missing of bottle

lower covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,018 miles

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

Offside Front wiper still not clearing screen effectively

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 69,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2014 51,165 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

sill covers

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

sill covers

Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side door mirror indicator lens broken but still ommiting correct colour light

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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FN09 VCT is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN09 VCT, 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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FN09 VCT is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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