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BU65 UNJ

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,957 mi
Last recorded45,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 UNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,309 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 35,308 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,989 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 22,989 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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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BU65 UNJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BU65 UNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU65 UNJ registered?

BU65 UNJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is BU65 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 UNJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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