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J40 JSM

2007 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 136,266 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 136,263 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 129,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,331 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 121,331 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,086 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,086 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear spherical joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear spherical joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,728 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and to to limits just acceptable

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,622 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,684 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT - MARKED IN YELLOW !

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAD A STANLEY KNIFE BLADE IN CENTRE OF TREAD - MARKED IN YELLOW - PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON !

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,874 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN -ADVISE REPLACE SOON !

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J40 JSM is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J40 JSM, 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 J40 JSM registered?

J40 JSM is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is J40 JSM safe to buy?

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