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BX51 ZBY

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZBY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation not returning (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant, header tank split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 140,187 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 140,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,239 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 137,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Fail 21 Jan 2022 133,647 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

welding undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2021 130,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,600 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,726 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected locking mechanism missing (1.9.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected locking mechanism missing (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Oct 2015 116,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,635 miles

At all four roadwheels; considerable corrosion evedent at rear faces.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 104,635 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

At all four roadwheels; considerable corrosion evedent at rear faces.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,409 miles

all rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,055 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear door will not open

rear tyres starting to perish and nearside worn on inner edge

wiperblades smear and starting to split

Fail 12 Sep 2007 53,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear door will not open

rear tyres starting to perish and nearside worn on inner edge

wiperblades smear and starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,190 miles

front tyres well worn, exhaust rusty in places.

Fail 31 Aug 2005 42,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 42,915 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BX51 ZBY is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 76,537 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 ZBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX51 ZBY is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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