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GG53 LEX

2016 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG53 LEX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,005 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 36,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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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GG53 LEX is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 GG53 LEX, 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 GG53 LEX registered?

GG53 LEX is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is GG53 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GG53 LEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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