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AY16 WFZ

2016 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,549 mi
Last recorded175,549 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 175,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 163,703 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,055 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 125,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,781 miles

Charging fault on dashboard

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine sound very loud

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,146 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 75,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,710 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,861 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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AY16 WFZ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY16 WFZ, 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 AY16 WFZ registered?

AY16 WFZ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 WFZ safe to buy?

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