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EO51 ECJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 ECJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 115,819 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 115,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,244 miles

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2025 107,244 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 100,143 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,759 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror insecure

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight play in driveshaft

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight play in driveshaft

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror insecure

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight play in driveshaft

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight play in driveshaft

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,232 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded near brake pipe mount but not gone threw all layers of metal

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside tread.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,732 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,714 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †front discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,686 miles

Oil leak

stone chips to screen

unable to see inner pads

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 ECJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

EO51 ECJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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