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EF51 WVW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 WVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,603 miles

under car heavily under sealed

Front both front wings holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Roof lining has become de-laminated and is hanging down, but does not cause an obstruction

Fail 26 Jul 2023 81,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Roof lining has become de-laminated and is hanging down, but does not cause an obstruction

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,277 miles

Central Rear o/s/r bumper side reflector missing

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock absorber lower bush cracking and slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,271 miles

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

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

Central Rear o/s/r bumper side reflector missing

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock absorber lower bush cracking and slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,074 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side of vehcle coroded but not weakend

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side of vehcle coroded but not weakend

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,449 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be from engine sump gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters are fading. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Spare tyre defective was flat ,inflated now. ()

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive appears to be from air-con pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg support slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg support slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,120 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,218 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills/floors (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,093 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,967 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,357 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,564 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,564 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EF51 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EF51 WVW, 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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EF51 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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