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BB02 RAY

2007 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 RAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 136,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at front and rear ) corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 136,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system between pipe and hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at front and rear ) corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 131,981 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF and NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (osr,nsr) lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small chip in drivers swept area

Fail 13 Aug 2024 131,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 r19 100y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF and NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (osr,nsr) lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small chip in drivers swept area

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,236 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear sub frame corroded

slight play in offside rear suspension mechanism

Fail 29 Aug 2023 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear sub frame corroded

slight play in offside rear suspension mechanism

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,436 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2010 59,402 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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BB02 RAY is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BB02 RAY, 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.

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BB02 RAY is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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