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B1 BGJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

79,916 mi
Last recorded79,916 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 79,916 miles

Inner & Outer both side seals corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 77,935 miles

O/S & N/S Inner side seals corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 75,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody service corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,528 miles

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

Front wiper smeering

under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,040 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,590 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"S (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE"S (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,569 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"S (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE"S (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,745 miles

screen damaged outside swept area

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,745 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,896 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,218 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,301 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 28,065 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 28,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,844 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,844 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2008 20,000 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,000 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 11,616 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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B1 BGJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 B1 BGJ, 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 B1 BGJ registered?

B1 BGJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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