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BT16 FNR

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,284 mi
Last recorded85,284 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 FNR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very smooth - 245 40 zr 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very smooth - 245 40 zr 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 43,501 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 43,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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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BT16 FNR is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 BT16 FNR, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT16 FNR registered?

BT16 FNR is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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