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J5 UBH

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 UBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 125,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 70,152 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 45,059 miles

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)

TOP BUSH STEERINGWIRN

Pass 17 May 2012 42,503 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 40,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,583 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,441 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 30,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,000 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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J5 UBH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J5 UBH, 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 J5 UBH registered?

J5 UBH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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