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BK51 VZW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VZW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake low effort

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s/r side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot lid not opening

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,351 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 84,351 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking At pinion to colume (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking On rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged Both rear metal (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,022 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 82,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below foot foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint At pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,958 miles

EML light on dash

Front Brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

EML light on dash

Front Brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,299 miles

Both front inner sills showing signs of corrosion.

Both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Both subframes showing signs of corrosion.

E.M.L on dash.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leaking from around rear differential area.

Signs of oil from nearside front steering rack boot.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 78,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Both subframes showing signs of corrosion.

E.M.L on dash.

Oil leak from engine.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,234 miles

E.M.L on dash

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0m (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Note;- nearside front seat belt stained.

Note;- nearside rear seat belt oil stained

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,690 miles

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

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play in bush

rear diff seal leaking

slight oil leak from oil filter

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,789 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,553 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,326 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 VZW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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