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VA56 HMV

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,792 mi
Last recorded133,792 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 HMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 133,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,087 miles

both headlight aim on limit

front number plate poor

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 13 May 2021 128,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 128,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 122,181 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre, inner sidewalls split

Offside Front Tyre, inner sidewalls split

Offside Rear Tyre, inner sidewalls split

Fail 12 May 2020 122,181 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre, inner sidewalls split

Offside Front Tyre, inner sidewalls split

Offside Rear Tyre, inner sidewalls split

Pass 13 May 2019 115,729 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,343 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads getting low

all brake pads low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 96,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,658 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 65,658 miles

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

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VA56 HMV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA56 HMV, 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 VA56 HMV registered?

VA56 HMV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 2007.

Is VA56 HMV safe to buy?

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