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971 BSM

2014 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,263 mi
Last recorded59,263 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Jaguar Xj57,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 BSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 59,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 55,502 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2023 53,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 50,590 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 47,486 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray fitted obscuring some components from testing.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,362 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 44,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,702 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,248 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,961 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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971 BSM is a 2014 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 57,106 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 971 BSM, 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 12 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 971 BSM registered?

971 BSM is a 2014 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 November 2014.

Is 971 BSM safe to buy?

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