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BK51 VML

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake pipes, suspension components and sills covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,652 miles

car undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,819 miles

ALL Suspension & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,531 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,332 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,708 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 88,285 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,285 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,157 miles

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

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on shoulders

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,955 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 VML is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML, 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 BK51 VML registered?

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

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