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EO51 EBU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,909 mi
Last recorded140,909 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 EBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 140,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,240 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 139,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,796 miles

Underside has surface rust

Fail 25 Nov 2022 136,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing an nearside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing an offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,781 miles

Nearside front and offside front inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 128,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside none obligatory mirror loose

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 124,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside none obligatory mirror loose

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 119,950 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,626 miles

Front front tyres worn on in side

Rear slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front tyres worn on in side

Rear slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,912 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,256 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 105,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 100,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 97,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,978 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO MINIMUM--REQUIRE REPLACING

Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,124 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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EO51 EBU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EO51 EBU, 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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What year was EO51 EBU registered?

EO51 EBU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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