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LD51 FME

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,173 mi
Last recorded144,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 FME
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 144,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 130,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,068 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,937 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,674 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 64,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wareing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint inner joint to steering rack (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,981 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,670 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 60,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge wire exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,059 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,460 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,460 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,062 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,853 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 29,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack has slight play

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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LD51 FME is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LD51 FME, 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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LD51 FME is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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