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YR57 ZYG

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,235 mi
Last recorded153,235 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 ZYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 153,235 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 153,233 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,952 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 148,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 250,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 245,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 245,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 239,877 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 239,877 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 237,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 236,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 235,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 233,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 233,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 231,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 224,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 130,682 miles

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 130,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,053 miles

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)

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

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

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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YR57 ZYG is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR57 ZYG, 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 YR57 ZYG registered?

YR57 ZYG is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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