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AF07 VFZ

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,985 mi
Last recorded131,985 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 131,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 127,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 123,271 miles

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2021 123,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower shocker to arme bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leek from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2020 119,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 111,770 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 101,940 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 101,940 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,151 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,099 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,271 miles

o,s,f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs lipped.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,410 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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AF07 VFZ is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 AF07 VFZ, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF07 VFZ registered?

AF07 VFZ is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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