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BX51 YZH

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,981 mi
Last recorded161,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YZH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 161,981 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 161,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 158,601 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 158,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 153,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 148,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,182 miles

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

nsf inner wing starting too corrode

slight fluid leak steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,748 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 123,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,724 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wings coddoded and ineed of repair

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,992 miles

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

both front inner wings corrosion

nearside rear drive shaft slight play in uj

Fail 30 Sep 2010 107,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner wings corrosion

nearside rear drive shaft slight play in uj

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,594 miles

both o/s and n/s rear exhaust systems corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,774 miles

starting to corrode nsf inner wing behind shock absorber

Fail 8 Nov 2007 78,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,808 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,000 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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BX51 YZH 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 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 BX51 YZH, 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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BX51 YZH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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