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BFJ 1Y

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,679 mi
Last recorded82,679 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 1Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,679 miles

N/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge

O/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge

slight corrosion n/s & o/s/f inner wing adjacent s/absorber

Fail 11 Aug 2025 82,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both n/s & o/s/f tyres slight wearing inner edges

Both rear tyres slight perishing outer walls

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 24 Jul 2024 81,864 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 1 Jun 2023 80,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres 3mm

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 78,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres 3mm in places

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner sill holed

Offside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,490 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,215 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,098 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BFJ 1Y is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 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 BFJ 1Y, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFJ 1Y registered?

BFJ 1Y is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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