2009 Jaguar X-Type 2.2L Diesel · AJ09 FMF

The Jaguar X-Type presents an unresolved roadworthiness question. The most recent test on 9 February 2023 at 97,520 miles returned a FAIL with no defects recorded, an irregular DVSA outcome that leaves the vehicle's current legal status unconfirmed. Prior to that, the 4 March 2022 test at 95,091 miles passed cleanly with no advisories. The trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving on mechanical evidence; the single failure lacks documented faults, so the record offers no clear signal of component condition. The odometer shows 97,520 miles against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 5,736 miles per year. That is low for a 17-year-old car. Between the March 2022 and February 2023 tests the car covered only 2,429 miles, confirming light use. The sparse two-entry history shows no rapid accumulation, but the 2023 failure and the eleven-month gap since then mean the vehicle has likely stood unused or untaxed beyond its last test date. A buyer must verify why the February 2023 test failed with no defects logged. DVSA systems sometimes show this when a vehicle is presented and rejected on documentation or a single unlisted fault; the absence of advisories gives no pointer to suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion status. Given the age, inspect front subframe corrosion, rear coil springs, and brake caliper binding during any viewing. The low mileage suggests gentler wear on drivetrain items, yet prolonged standing risks seized handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres. Confirm the current MOT expiry and seek proof of the 2023 failure resolution before purchase.