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HC57 AEE

2007 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC57 AEE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear outer track rod end ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 121,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air system fault indicated on dash visually working no faults

underbody trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 121,406 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air system fault indicated on dash visually working no faults

underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,498 miles

Front washer jets weak only just provides enough fluid to screen

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

air suspension fault on dash but air suspension working and no visible damage to any air suspension components

Fail 14 Jul 2023 115,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,446 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 114,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,169 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 110,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,078 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 107,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,043 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,873 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,934 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,590 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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HC57 AEE is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HC57 AEE, 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 HC57 AEE registered?

HC57 AEE is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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