2007 Jaguar XJ · 4,678 MOT tests
2007 Jaguar XJ reliability
2007 Jaguar XJs fail 27.4% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 23 XJ years (4,678 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 27.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 97,907
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,678
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.6% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Suspension9.7%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.1%
- Steering3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.99%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.84%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.73%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.52%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.45%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.11%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.72%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XJ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2007 Jaguar XJs fail 27.4% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 23 XJ years (4,678 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.37% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.99% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Jaguar XJ shows 97,907 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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