MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet safety catch seized
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Fog lights not working
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wing to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead + welding repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Bonnet safety catch seized
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Fog lights not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet safety catch seized
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Fog lights not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front FOG LAMPS INOP
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel Has Been Welded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front FOG LAMPS INOP
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel Has Been Welded.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear both fuel tank straps corroded
Front both fog lamps inop
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear both fuel tank straps corroded
Front both fog lamps inop
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear under drivers foot well (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Water pipe on radiator corroded and leaking
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear tyres have some cracks in them - cord not showing at time of test
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EK57 VXU is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 EK57 VXU, 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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EK57 VXU is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 October 2007.
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