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YH61 UTJ

2011 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,039 mi
Last recorded123,039 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 UTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,039 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 123,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 118,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,327 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,545 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 72,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge also badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,434 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,781 miles

Undetected peak on emissions test

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,001 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,055 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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YH61 UTJ is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH61 UTJ, 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 YH61 UTJ registered?

YH61 UTJ is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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