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B3 AKD

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,742 mi
Last recorded58,742 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 58,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and jacking point area rotten and holed, within 30cm of front subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers have deteriorated top mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 58,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,520 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts have worn upper bushes, both rears have worn lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and offside front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,917 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,249 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner sill / jacking point rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed at subframe mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,627 miles

All four tyres are all perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,240 miles

Near side front and of side front inner sills are badly corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,480 miles

Exhaust system joints are all corroded

N/S and O/S front inner sills are all corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,934 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,455 miles

All exhaust clamp bolts are coroded

Front and rear suspension conponants are coroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B3 AKD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B3 AKD, 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 B3 AKD registered?

B3 AKD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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