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BF57 XVU

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,708 mi
Last recorded190,708 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 XVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 190,708 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 190,708 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 183,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 177,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 175,763 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 175,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 169,454 miles

air suspension fault

headlamps tarnished

o/s/r side reflector missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 169,454 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

air suspension fault

headlamps tarnished

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r side reflector missing

Pass 15 Oct 2019 161,723 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Metal brake pipes corroding

Rear indicators discoloring

Fail 15 Oct 2019 161,723 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear indicators discoloring

Pass 12 Nov 2018 153,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 147,634 miles

bonnet open lamp on but is securely closed

nearside front tyre worn to edges

Fail 18 Sep 2017 147,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

bonnet open lamp on but is securely closed

nearside front tyre worn to edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,097 miles

offside and nearside front wing reflectors missing

offside and nearside rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn and brake discs lipped

offside and nearside front wing reflectors missing

offside and nearside rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,631 miles

chip to screen

front and rear brake pads

rear indicator bulbs discolouring

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,444 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front fog lamp security

offside front reflector missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,054 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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BF57 XVU is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF57 XVU, 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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What year was BF57 XVU registered?

BF57 XVU is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is BF57 XVU safe to buy?

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