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BT51 KFC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,938 mi
Last recorded76,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 76,397 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 76,397 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 75,659 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 72,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/inner wing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 68,185 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,185 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,938 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,684 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,522 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,705 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,824 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 KFC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFC, 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 BT51 KFC registered?

BT51 KFC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BT51 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 KFC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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