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OU56 EPC

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,181 mi
Last recorded54,181 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 EPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,593 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 53,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s, also starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 52,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s, also starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,006 miles

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

Front coolant expansion tank signs of leakage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn very close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,230 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion tank water leakage marks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/pin, also dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearing limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,215 miles

brake pipes by fuel tank starting to rust

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush very worn

poss coolant leak from bottle

some play in offside rear lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 29 Aug 2019 47,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,492 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split [19" with washer jets] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split [24" with washer jet] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,114 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Offside Front Brake Caliper bleed nipple corroded / missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,303 miles

engine light on

nail in off side front tyre

near side rear tyre low 3mm

off side rear tyre low 3mm /worn on inner edge

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

small cuts in side wall off side front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 37,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 15,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,227 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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OU56 EPC 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 75%.

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 OU56 EPC, 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 OU56 EPC registered?

OU56 EPC is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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