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VS55 VJS

2009 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,018 mi
Last recorded67,018 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xk47,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS55 VJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 63,694 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is adrift

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 63,694 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is adrift

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 58,838 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers are noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on1.6mm (The legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe has a slight weep

Fail 3 May 2024 58,838 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers are noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on1.6mm (The legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe has a slight weep

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 55,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 49,225 miles

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread has a few deep small cuts

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak From the water pump

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread has a few deep small cuts

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 47,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 46,115 miles

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

rear under body general corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2020 46,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear under body general corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,725 miles

Exhaust system rusty

General under body surface corrosion

Power steering pipes have slight misting of oil

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 4 May 2018 42,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,237 miles

Both front brake pads are worn down very low

Both front wipers ar in a poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,237 miles

Both front brake pads are worn down very low

Both front wipers ar in a poor condition

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,238 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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VS55 VJS is a 2009 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 47,026 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VS55 VJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VS55 VJS registered?

VS55 VJS is a 2009 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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