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KB51 DHY

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / rear suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,120 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Rear Slight play in both half shaft joints

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,789 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,420 miles

Front Front brake pads getting low

Nearside and offside front chassis require attention

Offside Front Slight play in drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,755 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside and Offside front chassis needs attentiion

Slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,366 miles

Corrosion to Nearside front chassis, not excessive.

Slight play in rear drive shafts

Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres close to limits

front coil springs corroded on bases

mil light on

nearside front inner arch corroded by shock absorber

vehicle corroding underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,572 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres close to limits

front coil springs corroded on bases

mil light on

nearside front inner arch corroded by shock absorber

vehicle corroding underneath

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,054 miles

both front tyres buld on outer edges

Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,054 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres buld on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,073 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)

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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KB51 DHY is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KB51 DHY, 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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KB51 DHY is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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