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J12 XJR

2007 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 110,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,845 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,501 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,730 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,481 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,013 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges close to 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,758 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 28,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J12 XJR is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J12 XJR, 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 J12 XJR registered?

J12 XJR is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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