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RP53 JAG

2017 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Jaguar Xj39,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP53 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 123,538 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,489 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 108,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,969 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,459 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,700 miles

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

Front disc worn inside

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 34,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Front Inner Edge Worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,655 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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RP53 JAG is a 2017 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2017 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 39,506 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 RP53 JAG, 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 9 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RP53 JAG registered?

RP53 JAG is a 2017 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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