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FG61 FHE

2011 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 FHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 98,779 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,442 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 96,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 89,682 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 89,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,325 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 76,318 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side's (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,021 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 68,021 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 57,993 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 57,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 36,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,090 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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FG61 FHE is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 FG61 FHE, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG61 FHE registered?

FG61 FHE is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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