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AF61 VKJ

2011 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,404 mi
Last recorded120,404 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 120,404 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 120,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 95,912 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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,262 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 77,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,050 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,814 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,069 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 33,067 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,987 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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AF61 VKJ is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 AF61 VKJ, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF61 VKJ registered?

AF61 VKJ is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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