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YG11 VVU

2011 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,047 mi
Last recorded70,047 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 VVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,967 miles

Dpf shows full on dash

Fail 6 Sep 2024 63,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Dpf shows full on dash

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age split ,close to limit small cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age splits ,close to limit and cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle and componants heavy surface rust

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 56,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 50,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 48,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn low, Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Bad oil leakage from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,594 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 27,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,970 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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YG11 VVU is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 YG11 VVU, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG11 VVU registered?

YG11 VVU is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YG11 VVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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