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S40 KNJ

2011 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,359 mi
Last recorded135,359 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 KNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,359 miles

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

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2025 128,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 117,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,824 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,957 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 63,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 56,783 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,798 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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S40 KNJ is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S40 KNJ, 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.

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What year was S40 KNJ registered?

S40 KNJ is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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