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BK51 VYJ

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 103,618 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 102,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 101,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,861 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 91,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,071 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,067 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn to limits on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,469 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,142 miles

Engine warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,177 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,098 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,252 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 54,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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BK51 VYJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK51 VYJ registered?

BK51 VYJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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