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VU09 ZHC

2009 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xj65,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 124,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 119,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,825 miles

covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,437 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 95,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,011 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,011 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,067 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)

n/s wiper blade

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,057 miles

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

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

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)

n/s wiper blade

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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VU09 ZHC is a 2009 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU09 ZHC, 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 VU09 ZHC registered?

VU09 ZHC is a 2009 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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