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GF51 UZB

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UZB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 124,557 miles

Advise n/s/f & o/s/f lower rear of front wings corroded

Advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind brake pipe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 124,557 miles

Advise n/s/f & o/s/f lower rear of front wings corroded

Advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind brake pipe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 124,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch top of spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top on the spring in the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe on the rack and pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded going the the fuel filter ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside front inner body sill has a hole in it

offside front inner body sill has a hole in it

rear fuel pipe corroded going to the fuel filter

Fail 30 Nov 2023 119,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside front inner body sill has a hole in it

offside front inner body sill has a hole in it

rear fuel pipe corroded going to the fuel filter

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner inner body sill has a hole in it

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

Offside Front Inner inner body sill has a hole in it

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and a slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded go to the fuel filter ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe on steering rack corroded. Both n/s rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,375 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,513 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,204 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,202 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,164 miles

EMS warning light on.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,468 miles

EMS warning light on.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

EMS warning light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,778 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,940 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine mgt light on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 62,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light displayed.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,597 miles

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

both rear tyres tread worn to 3mm.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,257 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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GF51 UZB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 GF51 UZB, 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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GF51 UZB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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