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BF51 WVA

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,645 mi
Last recorded57,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WVA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 57,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 57,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,337 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with paint. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2019 47,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded as marked near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded as marked near front suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 43,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded as marked near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded as marked near front suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,949 miles

Front brake pads approx. 90% worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,998 miles

nsf tyre sidewall has minor damage

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,030 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 17,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,855 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,283 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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BF51 WVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BF51 WVA, 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 BF51 WVA registered?

BF51 WVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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