2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · FA51 ADA
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21/03/2013. Recorded mileage 153,470 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 2993cc
FA51 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
- 153,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FA51 ADA Mileage History
- 16/03/2022129,232 mi
- 17/03/2022129,232 mi
- 22/03/2023142,416 mi+13,184 mi
- 22/03/2023142,416 mi
- 28/03/2024153,470 mi+11,054 mi
Average of roughly 11,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA51 ADA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (FA51 ADA) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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.
- 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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