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GL51 FJZ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,784 miles

Engine light on

Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Engine light on

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 80,271 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 79,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,937 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,260 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,260 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,939 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,698 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,408 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,262 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,942 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,942 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 42,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,800 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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GL51 FJZ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL51 FJZ, 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 GL51 FJZ registered?

GL51 FJZ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is GL51 FJZ safe to buy?

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