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BU51 NBN

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,113 mi
Last recorded145,113 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 NBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2019 145,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 144,629 miles

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

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front nearside and offside wheel arch corroded

Lower under body has corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively shafts warn giving slight movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,013 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 141,013 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,207 miles

Engine oil leak

N/s/f fog light not working

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 134,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

N/s/f fog light not working

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 120,052 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 120,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,202 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,632 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,294 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 NBN is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 NBN, 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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BU51 NBN is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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