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V2 MJL

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 MJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn where shock absorber goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 98,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 79,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 5,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 5,822 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front and rear tyres sidewall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,822 miles

nearside front and rear tyres sidewall damage

Fail 20 Mar 2013 5,818 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

cuts in outer side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,385 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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V2 MJL 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 78.9%.

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 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 V2 MJL, 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 V2 MJL registered?

V2 MJL is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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