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J25 GUA

2001 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 GUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 76,879 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,865 miles

Both rear drive shafts heavily greased at the knuckle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody showing signs corrosion front and rear of the vehicle but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,865 miles

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

Both rear drive shafts heavily greased at the knuckle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody showing signs corrosion front and rear of the vehicle but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,569 miles

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Fail 17 Jan 2014 51,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,080 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres have surface cracks

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,624 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,134 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,083 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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J25 GUA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J25 GUA, 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 J25 GUA registered?

J25 GUA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is J25 GUA safe to buy?

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