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CT53 JAG

2007 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,541 mi
Last recorded157,541 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 157,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 157,541 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 157,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror repeater lens broken, sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front control arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour door mirror side reapeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm, both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing, sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front control arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm, both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 154,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 154,598 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 150,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

compliance / slight separation front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes

nearside rear exhaust backbox corroded/split

nearside/offside rear top wishbone front mounting bushes slight play

offside rear air suspension unit lower mounting bush some movement / play

some wear rear brake disc faces and with offside inner brake pad wearing thin

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 7 Sep 2023 150,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

compliance / slight separation front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes

nearside rear exhaust backbox corroded/split

nearside/offside rear top wishbone front mounting bushes slight play

offside rear air suspension unit lower mounting bush some movement / play

some wear rear brake disc faces and with offside inner brake pad wearing thin

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play/movement nearside rear upper wishbone inner mounting bush/bushes

wear/corrosion front inner brake disc faces

Pass 8 Sep 2021 142,008 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 136,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 123,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,436 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,625 miles

smoke level too low to detect

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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CT53 JAG is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CT53 JAG, 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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CT53 JAG is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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