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XDZ 5035

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,296 mi
Last recorded41,296 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 5035
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 41,296 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 40,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 40,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 39,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 39,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,766 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,089 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front hub has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,879 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2016 35,879 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,839 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mounts perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,244 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge (raised tread)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,398 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,309 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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XDZ 5035 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDZ 5035, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XDZ 5035 registered?

XDZ 5035 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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