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OV61 ZGU

2011 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,288 mi
Last recorded151,288 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 ZGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 151,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 133,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,589 miles

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,336 miles

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

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

coolant leak in expansion tank are advise attention asap

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,225 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 95,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,010 miles

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars, worn center of tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,008 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge, Close to wear bars & slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars, worn center of tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 55,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,769 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 16,912 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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OV61 ZGU is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV61 ZGU, 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 OV61 ZGU registered?

OV61 ZGU is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is OV61 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 ZGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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