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AD51 VYU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 82,939 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

both sides front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both sides inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2024 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 74,532 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,386 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,330 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,330 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,420 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,324 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,932 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,490 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,112 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Dec 2007 46,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,313 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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AD51 VYU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD51 VYU, 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 AD51 VYU registered?

AD51 VYU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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