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MR04 BDL

2011 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,567 mi
Last recorded95,567 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 BDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,567 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 87,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH ON REAR LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 86,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH ON REAR LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 67,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 59,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2020 54,114 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 54,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,626 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,255 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 32,032 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,329 miles

engine to clean to get a reading for smoke test

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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MR04 BDL is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 MR04 BDL, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR04 BDL registered?

MR04 BDL is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is MR04 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR04 BDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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