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MO 5557

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,659 mi
Last recorded211,659 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO 5557
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 211,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 194,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 180,732 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 116,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 48,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 40,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft constant velocity joint has a significant amount of dirt covering it. Indicates very minor weaping

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine crank pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,389 miles

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

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

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

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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MO 5557 is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 MO 5557, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MO 5557 registered?

MO 5557 is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is MO 5557 safe to buy?

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