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BK51 VZU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,459 mi
Last recorded122,459 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VZU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 122,459 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe also slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 110,210 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both chassis legs holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe also slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lamp loose (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Temporary repair noted to wing

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Localised corrosion both chassis legs towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 109,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and floor pan holed by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lamp loose (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Temporary repair noted to wing

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,441 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,366 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,854 miles

n/s/r indicater lense damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,844 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r indicater lense damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,934 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,806 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,024 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 VZU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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