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A12 ALK

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ALK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 108,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,721 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,896 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,214 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,033 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,979 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,133 miles

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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A12 ALK is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 ALK, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 ALK registered?

A12 ALK is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is A12 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ALK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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