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GM51 RAF

2016 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 RAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,001 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint boots deteriorated and covered with silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 88,999 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint boots deteriorated and covered with silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,558 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 73,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,117 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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GM51 RAF is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GM51 RAF, 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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GM51 RAF is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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