2011 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · J8 SXJ
2011 Jaguar XJ (5.0L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2011. Recorded mileage 49,978 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 5000cc
J8 SXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 49,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J8 SXJ Mileage History
- 27/06/202247,145 mi
- 19/06/202348,699 mi+1,554 mi
- 29/10/202449,978 mi+1,279 mi
- 29/10/202449,978 mi
Average of roughly 1,210 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J8 SXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Jaguar Xj (J8 SXJ) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (5.0 V8)(Serious)
Early 5.0 V8 and 3.0 supercharged V6 engines have a design flaw where the timing chain tensioner piston wears through the aluminium-backed guide over time. This causes the chain to stretch and eventually jump, which can destroy the engine. The issue is most critical on pre-2013 cars.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & Lurch(Moderate)
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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