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L16 JBF

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,723 mi
Last recorded83,723 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 JBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,723 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 74,833 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 74,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 70,593 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,412 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,880 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 65,877 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,026 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,791 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 16,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both wiper blades ends split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,315 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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L16 JBF is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L16 JBF, 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 L16 JBF registered?

L16 JBF is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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