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EK57 VXU

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,930 mi
Last recorded130,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 130,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,695 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 123,588 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,342 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,300 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,891 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 109,888 miles

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 99,247 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 86,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,957 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 75,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,122 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,049 miles

rear tyres have some cracks in them - cord not showing at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,746 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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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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