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GF66 BLJ

2016 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,268 mi
Last recorded66,268 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 BLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,268 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 66,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,079 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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GF66 BLJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 GF66 BLJ, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GF66 BLJ registered?

GF66 BLJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is GF66 BLJ safe to buy?

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