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BN51 AFV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,668 mi
Last recorded144,668 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 AFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,668 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 144,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 144,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,379 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 138,223 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 138,223 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak both cats holed and blowing/sealed and retested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,782 miles

Strong advise; Both front chassis members starting to corrode [close to font sub frame mounting prescribed area,]

Fail 3 Nov 2017 133,765 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Strong advise; Both front chassis members starting to corrode [close to font sub frame mounting prescribed area,]

Pass 22 Sep 2016 133,142 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 130,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 126,302 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 122,610 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 122,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 118,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 117,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 108,089 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,907 miles

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

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

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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BN51 AFV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN51 AFV, 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 BN51 AFV registered?

BN51 AFV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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