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JG08 LEW

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG08 LEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 89,366 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 86,573 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 80,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,785 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 65,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 60,532 miles

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

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

advise tyre sidewalls starting to split.

Fail 8 May 2018 60,532 miles

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

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

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

advise tyre sidewalls starting to split.

Pass 10 May 2017 57,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 54,425 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 54,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 42,921 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 34,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 23,147 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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JG08 LEW 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 77.3%.

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 JG08 LEW, 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 JG08 LEW registered?

JG08 LEW is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is JG08 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG08 LEW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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