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BU51 MZX

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 MZX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,169 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 80,166 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,667 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,129 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,546 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,388 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,724 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,647 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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BU51 MZX is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BU51 MZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 MZX registered?

BU51 MZX is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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