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845 BCJ

1975 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,635 mi
Last recorded42,635 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration845 BCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,544 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 42,544 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,520 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 42,520 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,515 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,495 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres low on tread and perished advise replace

Pass 29 May 2015 42,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,475 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,424 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,415 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,411 miles

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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845 BCJ is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 845 BCJ, 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 51 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 845 BCJ registered?

845 BCJ is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is 845 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 845 BCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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