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JA08 GRY

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,955 mi
Last recorded132,955 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA08 GRY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,955 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 132,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 132,201 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,975 miles

Offside Front fog lamp is insecure

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

number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 19 Jun 2023 128,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre wear is uneven

Offside Front fog lamp is insecure

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

number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,761 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,565 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front wearing on edges rear worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 117,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 117,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge splitting inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,543 miles

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

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

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 Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre worn low on edge

n/s rear inner tyre wall split

Fail 1 May 2015 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear inner tyre wall split

Pass 16 May 2014 73,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 May 2013 57,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 43,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 43,512 miles

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

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

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

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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JA08 GRY is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JA08 GRY, 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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JA08 GRY is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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