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B2 MBC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,902 mi
Last recorded88,902 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,902 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 87,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 85,653 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 85,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,748 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,940 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded next to subframe mounting

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,911 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,890 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,165 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,212 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,705 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,703 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,689 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,423 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 31 Mar 2009 47,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,436 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 32,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,659 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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B2 MBC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B2 MBC, 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 B2 MBC registered?

B2 MBC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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