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BG51 FZL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,613 mi
Last recorded180,613 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FZL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 180,613 miles

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

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

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 176,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis second outer plate corroded but not holed within 30 cm of front subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded inner wheel arch near brake pipe but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 176,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor corroded and holed within 30cm of front passenger seat rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s rear chassis corroded and holed within 30 cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s rear floor rigger corroded and and welded plate no longer attached with seam weld within 30 cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis second outer plate corroded but not holed within 30 cm of front subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded inner wheel arch near brake pipe but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 167,274 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,247 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 160,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 153,329 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 153,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 143,947 miles

mil light on

Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

mil light on

Pass 21 Oct 2017 143,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front slight corrosion inner sill

Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,787 miles

eml on

slight play n/s/f lower arm ball joint

slight play o/s/r lower hub bush

small chips on screen

wiper blade slightly smeary

Fail 31 Oct 2016 135,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

slight play n/s/f lower arm ball joint

slight play o/s/r lower hub bush

small chips on screen

wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 7 Nov 2015 126,188 miles

slight lift/play in front swivels

slight wear on front antiroll bar link bushes

slight wear/play o/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,077 miles

play in offside front track control arm

Pass 23 Nov 2013 101,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

colant leval low

mill light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,075 miles

mil light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 95,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

mil light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,446 miles

front no. plate cracked

slight lift both front lower suspension joints

slight play in both rear inner hub/diff bearings

slight play/wear in rear drive shaft u/j joints

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,187 miles

play in both rear axle bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,994 miles

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

play in both rear inner hub/diff joints+slight front brake judder

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,369 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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BG51 FZL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc 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 BG51 FZL, 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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BG51 FZL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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