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BT51 NFD

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,708 mi
Last recorded114,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NFD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,708 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

EML on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,707 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside central (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

EML on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,868 miles

n/s/f has slight play in anti roll bar linkage

play in both rear wheels (inner shafts)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres low on tread

n/s/f has slight play in anti roll bar linkage

play in both rear wheels (inner shafts)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,529 miles

Slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Slight play in both rear drive shafts Yolks

Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,529 miles

Slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Slight play in both rear drive shafts Yolks

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyre and 1 has cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,364 miles

All for tyres low on tread

Play in rear wheels from diff

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,364 miles

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

All for tyres low on tread

Play in rear wheels from diff

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,847 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front upper arms have play in bushes

n/s/r axle bush has play

o/s/f suspension arm upper ball joint has play

play in rear differential

Play in rear whels coming from diff

Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front upper arms have play in bushes

n/s/r axle bush has play

o/s/f suspension arm upper ball joint has play

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,643 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,789 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,906 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside and nearside rear diff/suspension.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,876 miles

slight play in offside and nearside rear diff/suspension.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,601 miles

slight play in offside & nearside rear drive shafts.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,043 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear diff.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 68,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,821 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 NFD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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