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ALF 86

2007 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,532 mi
Last recorded56,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 86
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,691 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 51,691 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin particularly O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,027 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,631 miles

cuts in nearside rear outter tyre wall

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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ALF 86 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ALF 86, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALF 86 registered?

ALF 86 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is ALF 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 86 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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