2009 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · AF09 OJR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but exhibits a concerning trend of progressive structural corrosion. While the car passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 140,036 miles, the record reveals a persistent issue with underbody rust. The tester flagged corrosion on the front suspension arms, the rear subframe, and the rear suspension arms. Although these were not classified as seriously weakened at that time, the presence of rust across multiple critical structural points suggests the vehicle is reaching a stage of degradation. At 140,036 miles over 17 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,237 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a car of this age. The data shows a significant period of activity between January 2024 and February 2025, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in just thirteen months. This period of higher use coincided with a major failure in February 2025, where the vehicle presented with structural failure at the sill, a leaking hydraulic brake caliper, and an failed emissions test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points, as the history shows a history of significant structural corrosion that previously failed the test. The 2025 records noted a sill repair covered in underseal, but the 2026 advisory for general underbody corrosion indicates the rust is spreading. Furthermore, the braking system has shown recurring signs of neglect, with fluctuating discs and pitted surfaces noted across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests. The report of thin rear brake pads in the latest entry suggests that immediate maintenance on consumable items is now required.