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FE51 EKA

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,242 mi
Last recorded96,242 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 EKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 96,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,341 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 13 Sep 2013 67,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,824 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All brake discs slightly pitted.

Unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly. Please check.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,161 miles

light corrosion around brake discs,cat-flanges/brackets....

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,816 miles

corrosion around front/rear brake discs/front cat,convertor brackets....

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,568 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 19 Oct 2006 46,402 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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FE51 EKA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE51 EKA, 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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FE51 EKA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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