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6 BCS

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,996 mi
Last recorded33,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 33,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 30,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 28,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged, wearing thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged, wearing thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 19,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres damaged on outer walls

Fail 19 Feb 2022 19,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres damaged on outer walls

Pass 2 Feb 2021 16,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 15,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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6 BCS is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 6 BCS, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 6 BCS registered?

6 BCS is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 October 2016.

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