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BV51 KUC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 KUC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 120,414 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Hole in the offside front floor

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 117,403 miles

Light corrosion on the underside of veichle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 117,371 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 May 2021 116,266 miles

All tyres slightly perrished.

General corrosion in underbody

Fail 12 May 2021 116,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All tyres slightly perrished.

General corrosion in underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,586 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,553 miles

Nearside and o/s front inner wings slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 112,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,755 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 105,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,164 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,506 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tryre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,560 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 84,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,851 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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BV51 KUC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV51 KUC, 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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BV51 KUC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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