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2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 106,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,181 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted to engine bay outer sills and underside of vehicle.

Passengers airbag disarmed

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,313 miles

Rear Both fuel tank straps corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,952 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both fuel tank straps corroding.

Rear Sub frame, front support/mounting frame corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 93,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,071 miles

coolant leak on vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,661 miles

SMOKE TEST READING TO LOW TO RECORD READIG

Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SMOKE TEST READING TO LOW TO RECORD READIG

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,431 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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HB 1 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HB 1, 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 HB 1 registered?

HB 1 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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