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KT51 DFV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 DFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside Front to Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 110,771 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

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

Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 109,606 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 108,586 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Rear Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 108,554 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,727 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

slight corrosion to sills and floors

Fail 1 Apr 2022 107,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

slight corrosion to sills and floors

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to sills and floors

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,716 miles

engine management light illuminated

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight corrosion to sills and jacking points

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing low

slight corrosion to jacking points and floorpans

slight seepage around power steering reservoir

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to jacking points/ floor areas

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,465 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,570 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,247 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,495 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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KT51 DFV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KT51 DFV, 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 KT51 DFV registered?

KT51 DFV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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