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AF55 CJF

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 CJF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,297 miles

Front Exhaust joint clamp has cracked and slightly leaking.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides brake caliper pipes covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub frame mount support bracket corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 83,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust joint clamp has cracked and slightly leaking.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides brake caliper pipes covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub frame mount support bracket corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,348 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 73,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,302 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,367 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 62,357 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,041 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 39,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,143 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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AF55 CJF is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF55 CJF, 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 AF55 CJF registered?

AF55 CJF is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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