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M21 VJA

2007 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 VJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 127,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2024 125,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 125,947 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 125,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 124,874 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened quite rusty all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 120,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,854 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 107,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 96,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,893 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,329 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M21 VJA is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel 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 M21 VJA, 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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M21 VJA is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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