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VU09 MLZ

2009 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,773 mi
Last recorded139,773 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar X-type74,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 MLZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 139,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 134,654 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

underside has some corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2025 134,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

underside has some corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2025 134,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 114,140 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 106,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 98,947 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 92,800 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,102 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall has cuts (not to cord)

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,805 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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VU09 MLZ is a 2009 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 74,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 MLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU09 MLZ registered?

VU09 MLZ is a 2009 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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