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BT51 CKE

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,921 mi
Last recorded130,921 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 CKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 130,921 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 130,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,643 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view as slight chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,936 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 129,930 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension fault warning illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,800 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

dash indicating suspension fault

Fail 13 Dec 2018 128,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

dash indicating suspension fault

Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,740 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyres x4 cracked on edges of tread

Fail 11 Jan 2018 128,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyres x4 cracked on edges of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,699 miles

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

all tyres cracking

all tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2017 128,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all tyres cracking

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,530 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,291 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,406 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 127,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 106,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,772 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe bushes starting to pull out

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 14 Jan 2008 89,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 85,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,364 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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BT51 CKE is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BT51 CKE, 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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BT51 CKE is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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