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A3 BVG

2013 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Jaguar Xj62,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 92,004 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,698 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,993 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,003 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate cracked and insecure but not likely to fall off. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS TO RIM PROTECTOR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight scuff to f/o/s bumper

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,236 miles

Offside Front bumper scuffed

Fail 18 Jul 2017 44,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper scuffed

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,406 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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A3 BVG is a 2013 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,234 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 A3 BVG, 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 13 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 BVG registered?

A3 BVG is a 2013 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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