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OV16 AEA

2016 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,692 mi
Last recorded87,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 AEA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr20 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,900 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 69,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2125731 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2125742 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 50,497 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 49,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/40zr20 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35zr20 102y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 33,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 26,082 miles

suspension warning on

Pass 4 Jun 2020 23,372 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,215 miles

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,363 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some components.

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

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

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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OV16 AEA is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV16 AEA, 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 OV16 AEA registered?

OV16 AEA is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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