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B4 BBF

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,672 mi
Last recorded36,672 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 36,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 35,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 32,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,895 miles

all four tyres are cracking but not considered dangerous

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,208 miles

airbag light on

all 4 tyres are cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 17,044 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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B4 BBF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B4 BBF, 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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B4 BBF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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