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Y31 DES

2007 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 DES
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 59,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front of front joiner [drivers floor] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 57,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear of rear joiner [at front of fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front of front joiner [drivers floor] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,128 miles

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,624 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ,at joiner [limited viability because of floor cover] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and undertrays fitted limiting acess to some components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight cut/damage ,but no cords exposed

Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ,at joiner [limited viability because of floor cover] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and undertrays fitted limiting acess to some components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight cut/damage ,but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,348 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Osr seat belt slightly slow to return

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,527 miles

engine covers and undertrays restrict full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,022 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,520 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper rubers split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,009 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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Y31 DES is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y31 DES, 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 Y31 DES registered?

Y31 DES is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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