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S70 LJF

2016 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 LJF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,860 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,844 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has a nail and a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,446 miles

Rear rear differential leaking but not excessively

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,799 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,315 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,597 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,216 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 42,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,254 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Nov 2013 20,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S70 LJF is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S70 LJF, 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 S70 LJF registered?

S70 LJF is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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