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CE51 EFF

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,692 mi
Last recorded132,692 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 EFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,692 miles

All suspension components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 132,692 miles

All suspension components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,436 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2022 131,436 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side axle brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2021 130,047 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear front underside corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 130,047 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear front underside corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 129,137 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 129,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 127,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 126,414 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing corrosion (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 118,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,652 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,298 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 108,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 102,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 102,291 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,262 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 101,262 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads getting low

slight play in near side rear suspension

Pass 4 May 2006 99,123 miles

slight play near side rear hub

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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CE51 EFF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CE51 EFF, 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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CE51 EFF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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