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KDY 74

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,294 mi
Last recorded77,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDY 74
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,294 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind upper wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 74,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oilfilter leaking slightly

washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,414 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,412 miles

Centre Braking system leaking brake pipe corroding/leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake line rusting

o/s/f tyre feathering

Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake line rusting

o/s/f tyre feathering

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,296 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,603 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 16,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,484 miles

smaller tyres fitted to rear

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,286 miles

Air bag light on

Moisture in offside headlamp

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,161 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 51,161 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2006 50,956 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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KDY 74 is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KDY 74, 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 KDY 74 registered?

KDY 74 is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is KDY 74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDY 74 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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