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YB57 EZA

2007 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,498 mi
Last recorded128,498 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 EZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 128,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 128,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 121,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 121,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 102,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 102,698 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 101,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear main feeds corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 100,804 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to union sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to union sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2021 100,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to union sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to union sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,355 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Both brake hose metal sections corroded

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both brake hose metal sections corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 89,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,087 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 24 May 2016 86,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 81,671 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 77,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,233 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,674 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,114 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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YB57 EZA is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB57 EZA, 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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YB57 EZA is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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