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Y55 GEL

2007 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,689 mi
Last recorded174,689 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 GEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 174,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 169,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 169,096 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking around clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn & boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 155,305 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 155,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 134,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 124,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,002 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Vibration when braking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt webbing

slight play in n/s and o/s rear lower arm outer bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2014 111,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt webbing

slight play in n/s and o/s rear lower arm outer bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y55 GEL is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y55 GEL, 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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Y55 GEL is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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