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FT 4

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT 4
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,954 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 95,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,629 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, lower 'A' arm's, rear inner + outer rose joints are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,626 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s + o/s, at join's to rigid brake pipe's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, lower 'A' arm's, rear inner + outer rose joints are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,599 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested suspension faulty (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre light perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre light perished

Offside Front tyre light perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre light perished

both wipers split

Pass 14 May 2015 63,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in steering rack nearside

undertray concealing some testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,898 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

undertray concealing some testable items

Fail 19 Jun 2010 40,762 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,762 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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FT 4 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol 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 FT 4, 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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What year was FT 4 registered?

FT 4 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is FT 4 safe to buy?

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