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SP53 JEZ

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,692 mi
Last recorded172,692 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 JEZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 172,692 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 172,692 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 168,764 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 168,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 163,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 163,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush marked yellow (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush sub frame end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush sub frame end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 150,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 144,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2018 139,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 128,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,780 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,673 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,864 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 52,862 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)

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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SP53 JEZ is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 SP53 JEZ, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP53 JEZ registered?

SP53 JEZ is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is SP53 JEZ safe to buy?

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