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BK51 VZZ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,520 miles

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

both front lower ball joints slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f exhaust temporally fix

o/s/f inner sill/arch slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,480 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower ball joints slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f exhaust temporally fix

o/s/f inner sill/arch slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,305 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,163 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front lower ball joints slight play

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,091 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,085 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 20 May 2014 83,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,637 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,851 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 VZZ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

BK51 VZZ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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