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A15 DKC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,452 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 86,389 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2023 70,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,162 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,162 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 60,550 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,877 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode above subframe mount

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,020 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,327 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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A15 DKC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A15 DKC, 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.

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What year was A15 DKC registered?

A15 DKC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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