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BK51 HLA

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,023 mi
Last recorded191,023 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 HLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 191,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 186,684 miles

Front wiper blade is slightly smearing the windscreen

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner tie rod has play , on the limit

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 186,684 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front wiper blade is slightly smearing the windscreen

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner tie rod has play , on the limit

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 186,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 185,424 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 185,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 180,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 180,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 165,707 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear half shafts have slight play in the u.js.o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 143,849 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 143,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,644 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 114,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 113,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,286 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 79,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Numberplate slightly deteriated

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Numberplate slightly deteriated

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,918 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre wear

o/s and n/s rear tyre wear

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,241 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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BK51 HLA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BK51 HLA, 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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BK51 HLA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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