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YT07 VKJ

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,287 mi
Last recorded155,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 VKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 155,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 147,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 143,012 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 142,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 137,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 137,890 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,132 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,477 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,011 miles

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

near/side front wiper blade split + marking windsreen

small dent in near/side front door + sratch on off/side rear sill

Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near/side front wiper blade split + marking windsreen

small dent in near/side front door + sratch on off/side rear sill

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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YT07 VKJ is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT07 VKJ, 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 YT07 VKJ registered?

YT07 VKJ is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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