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EHN 318H

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHN 318H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 73,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 73,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 73,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 73,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,085 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres ran off on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,200 miles

knock from rear suspension no play found during test

Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure front bumper loose (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure front bumper loose (1.4.A.2b)

knock from rear suspension no play found during test

rear bumper loose

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,472 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking on main surface

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

various brake pipes corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking on main surface

Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,193 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre badly cracked

nearside rear tyres sidewall damaged

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2012 61,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre badly cracked

nearside rear tyres sidewall damaged

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,639 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,456 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge of tread (raised tread pattern )

slight play at front anti roll bar

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 46,823 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 46,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,009 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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EHN 318H is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EHN 318H, 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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EHN 318H is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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