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AF56 XRE

2006 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 77,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,606 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,028 miles

both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner face.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 37,536 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 37,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,306 miles

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

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

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

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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AF56 XRE is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 AF56 XRE, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 XRE registered?

AF56 XRE is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AF56 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 XRE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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