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FA51 XAD

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,241 mi
Last recorded144,241 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,241 miles

Lower All running gear has corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Play in both outer U/J`s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 144,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower All running gear has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 142,876 miles

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

front and rear running gear has corrosion

under car covered with under seal

Fail 18 Oct 2024 142,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear running gear has corrosion

under car covered with under seal

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,151 miles

o/side front chassis rail surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,458 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 131,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 129,131 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 129,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 125,661 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroding at rear

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 6 Feb 2014 121,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroding at rear

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,699 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 119,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,304 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 101,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

One out of five center stop lamps not working

Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

One out of five center stop lamps not working

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,417 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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FA51 XAD is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 XAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA51 XAD is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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