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B23 SWA

2014 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Jaguar Xj57,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 SWA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 129,238 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,605 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 109,873 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 109,588 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened CROSS BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened CROSS BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,277 miles

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

tyre wearing & feathering on inner shoulder, offside front

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,120 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,120 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,244 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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B23 SWA is a 2014 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 57,106 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 B23 SWA, 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 12 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B23 SWA is a 2014 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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