MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides of vehicle upper and lower bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all front and rear 4no (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light is on
suspension components at rear corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides of vehicle upper and lower bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all front and rear 4no (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light is on
suspension components at rear corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak axle ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
eml light on
EML on
Fuel cap seal perished slightly
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
EML on
Fuel cap seal perished slightly
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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BJ51 DHC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Grey 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 BJ51 DHC, 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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BJ51 DHC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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