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GH16 MEU

2016 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,924 mi
Last recorded39,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 MEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 39,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,172 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,669 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 34,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 24,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,583 miles

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

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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GH16 MEU is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,000cc petrol 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 GH16 MEU, 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 GH16 MEU registered?

GH16 MEU is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is GH16 MEU safe to buy?

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