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J400 SHJ

2016 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests39 (25 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate64.1%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xf52,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

25 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 136,267 miles

Central Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush fouling mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged fuel neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush fouling mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,442 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 129,442 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,383 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 82,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,018 miles

corrosion throughout o/s and n/s chassie sections also excessive repairs to chassie sections

gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2022 123,018 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion throughout o/s and n/s chassie sections also excessive repairs to chassie sections

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2022 53,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,356 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

amount of welding on chassies

Fail 23 Nov 2021 119,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

amount of welding on chassies

Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,424 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 42,422 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,277 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,811 miles

corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,565 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 36,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 105,220 miles

Nearside Front outta edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,220 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced fuel tank strap (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outta edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,885 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,937 miles

Chassis has been extensively plated at rear of chassis both sides

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank close to chassis

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK OUTER BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear springs (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted LEAF SPRING SHACKEL BRACKET AREA ON CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS CROSS BAR AT BUMP STOP AREA (2.4.A.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced BOTH PLATES (6.3.4a)

Chassis has been extensively plated at rear of chassis both sides

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank close to chassis

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK OUTER BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear springs (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,942 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 78,927 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,194 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 76,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear tyre close too limit / cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,546 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,817 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,139 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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J400 SHJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.1%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,941 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J400 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Jaguar Xf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J400 SHJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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