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LES 43

2001 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests44 (40 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,272 mi
Last recorded33,272 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLES 43
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

40 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 33,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 25,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut to outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 68,103 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded. System is secure.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 26,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,062 miles

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

Exhaust clamps corroded at rear.

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,579 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 63,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft forms part of the suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft forms part of the suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft forms part of the suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft forms part of the suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,397 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 59,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,079 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)

Fail 11 May 2017 51,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,896 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,411 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 20,429 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 9,203 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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LES 43 is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LES 43, 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 LES 43 registered?

LES 43 is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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