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G12 GOL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,490 mi
Last recorded42,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 42,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 39,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 38,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,380 miles

Front fog lights not working

Fail 14 Aug 2018 35,380 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,504 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,673 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 21,456 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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G12 GOL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G12 GOL, 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 G12 GOL registered?

G12 GOL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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