CarVerify

Free Car Check

S16 XJL

2017 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,678 mi
Last recorded43,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Jaguar Xj39,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 43,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2025 43,678 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 28,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 14,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 14,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Feb 2022 14,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 11,013 miles

exhaust smoke emissions close to maximum allowed ,possible emissions control units in need of attention?

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,857 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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S16 XJL is a 2017 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S16 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S16 XJL?

You can check the full history of S16 XJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S16 XJL registered?

S16 XJL is a 2017 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 April 2017.

Is S16 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 XJL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S16 XJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S16 XJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.