2009 Jaguar XJ · 2,280 MOT tests
2009 Jaguar XJ reliability
2009 Jaguar XJs fail 22% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 XJ years (2,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 22%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 87,972
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,280
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Suspension7.2%
- Brakes5.4%
- Tyres4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Steering1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.02%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 1.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.4%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.36%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.1%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.08%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.74%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2009 Jaguar XJs fail 22% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 XJ years (2,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.02% of tests), position lamp not working (1.93% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Jaguar XJ shows 87,972 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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