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JL51 HAM

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,510 mi
Last recorded114,510 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 HAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 114,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2025 114,200 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 113,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged on kerbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2023 103,470 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

diesel emissions too low to record a reading (0.03)

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Feb 2023 103,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

diesel emissions too low to record a reading (0.03)

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,996 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 87,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,450 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 71,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,109 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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JL51 HAM is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JL51 HAM, 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 JL51 HAM registered?

JL51 HAM is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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