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KS51 KAT

2011 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,824 mi
Last recorded35,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 KAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 35,824 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 35,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 35,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 35,173 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,851 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 33,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 32,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative P.R.S offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 30,902 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 30,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 29,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

both nearside tyres have damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Nov 2017 29,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

both nearside tyres have damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,646 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre is feathering

Offside Rear tyre feathering and has sidewall damage

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 26,645 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre is feathering

Offside Rear tyre feathering and has sidewall damage

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,487 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Nail in centre of offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Under trays and engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,413 miles

Coolant leak

EML light on

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)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and inner tread feathered

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut and inner tread feathered

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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KS51 KAT is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 KS51 KAT, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KS51 KAT registered?

KS51 KAT is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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