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BG07 YML

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 146,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 139,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 137,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,117 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 128,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 125,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 123,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washer water pipe has leak

Fail 8 May 2018 123,457 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washer water pipe has leak

Pass 8 May 2017 105,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 105,514 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 85,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,495 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,011 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8,887 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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BG07 YML is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG07 YML, 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 BG07 YML registered?

BG07 YML is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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