2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

549 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 549 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  10. Washers: not working1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.7%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Lights & electrics8.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Steering2.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 74.3% of 2009 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 549 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).