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EO51 EFJ

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 EFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,451 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,931 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,711 miles

Offside Front Chassis leg (subframe mounting) showing slight corrosion

Offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,112 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 64,111 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)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

general underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 63,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 63,719 miles

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

advises sureface rust all over under side of car

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,203 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,398 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear hubs

travel at footbrake

Fail 2 Apr 2010 52,397 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,756 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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EO51 EFJ is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO51 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 EFJ registered?

EO51 EFJ is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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