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B18 GOL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 144,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 144,391 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,366 miles

offside and nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 137,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,987 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

undersealed black.

Fail 10 May 2018 134,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

undersealed black.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,761 miles

Front Both inner wings signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,371 miles

both off side tyres worn close to limt

damage to off side front tyre wall

Pass 6 Feb 2015 134,808 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 134,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 133,964 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 133,126 miles

underside has been undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2011 130,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 130,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 127,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 127,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 119,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 111,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 78,686 miles

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

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)

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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B18 GOL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B18 GOL, 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 B18 GOL registered?

B18 GOL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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