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BJ51 ERK

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ERK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 139,418 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer and unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on diff?

slight corrosion to inner front wheel arch

Fail 9 Nov 2012 138,969 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer and unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on diff?

slight corrosion to inner front wheel arch

Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,333 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

front brake pads low,unable to fully inspect!

oil warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 126,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

front brake pads low,unable to fully inspect!

oil warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,104 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 106,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,962 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight play nearside rear and offside rear wheels top to bottom

Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight play nearside rear and offside rear wheels top to bottom

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,537 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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BJ51 ERK is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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