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H5 XJL

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,242 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,073 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both units (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 28 May 2019 85,742 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted, obscuring view of some components.

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,319 miles

Both font tyres bald on inner shoulders.

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 May 2017 79,345 miles

Advise rear pad on osf low 2000 approx

Both front tyres worn on inside

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 71,898 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Engine fault warning lamp on.

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

Fail 17 May 2016 71,898 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Engine fault warning lamp on.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,035 miles

wiper rubbers deteriorating .

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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H5 XJL is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H5 XJL, 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 H5 XJL registered?

H5 XJL is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is H5 XJL safe to buy?

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