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BG51 GYJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 136,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central chassis (floor) corroded

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 120,909 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 111,235 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,636 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 103,630 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 103,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,371 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes n/s borderline

corrosion on sills borderline

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,896 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 63,669 miles

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

slight play in near side rear hub

slight play in off side rear hub

Fail 20 Oct 2007 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in near side rear hub

slight play in off side rear hub

Fail 4 Oct 2006 54,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre slight outer sidewall damage/worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,098 miles

n/s front tyre slight outer sidewall damage/worn on inner edge

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 GYJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYJ, 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 BG51 GYJ registered?

BG51 GYJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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