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A1 FYD

2016 Jaguar Xj

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 81,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 127,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,311 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 66,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (lower shock bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 114,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 49,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 102,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 37,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 37,667 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,176 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 29,176 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 84,776 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 84,328 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 21,938 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018
Pass 12 May 2017 59,276 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure The track rod end locking nut was undone approx 20mm meaning the trade rod was insecure & could work loose or strip the thread (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,541 miles

both rear suspension units have slight play in lower bearings

Pass 7 May 2015 48,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,936 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,932 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,749 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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A1 FYD is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 A1 FYD, 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 A1 FYD registered?

A1 FYD is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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