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XJ57 SOV

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,545 mi
Last recorded160,545 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ57 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 160,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 156,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 144,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 143,324 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2021 140,880 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,136 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 117,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pads getting low

note emissions to clean to get a print out

very slight play in offside rear lower suspention joint

Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,066 miles

both front brake pads getting low

note emissions to clean to get a print out

very slight play in offside rear lower suspention joint

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 105,894 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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XJ57 SOV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XJ57 SOV, 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 XJ57 SOV registered?

XJ57 SOV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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