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CU51 GAR

2001 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

156,094 mi
Last recorded156,094 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 GAR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 156,094 miles

Corrosion to underside

Engine mill light on

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 156,094 miles

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

Corrosion to underside

Engine mill light on

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 154,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

mil light on

underside and sill corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 154,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

mil light on

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,480 miles

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

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

mil light on

underside and sill slight corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 151,480 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

mil light on

Pass 19 Aug 2022 148,062 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 19 Aug 2022 148,062 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

mil light on

Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,109 miles

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

mil light on

underside is corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 145,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired front to middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,053 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge, close to showing cords

Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,219 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened signs of previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hole in pan base/ signs of previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,913 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front end of propshaft is leaking.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 131,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front end of propshaft is leaking.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,576 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 123,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,315 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Grease leaking from front end of propshaft.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Grease leaking from front end of propshaft.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,081 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

warning light on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,819 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,819 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,641 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,804 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 69,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 38,193 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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CU51 GAR is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CU51 GAR, 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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CU51 GAR is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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