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LJ51 FRT

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,216 mi
Last recorded134,216 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FRT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 134,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on insides

slight blow from front cats

suspension fault on dash

Fail 27 Sep 2022 134,214 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame/chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 27 Sep 2021 131,741 miles

EML on

suspension fault light on

Fail 24 Sep 2021 131,739 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring/subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML on

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arms and springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arms and springs corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,614 miles

Slight movement in steering column

Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

suspension warning fult flashig

Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,099 miles

Both front (inner) sill areas corroding

Centre to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front (lower) suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Slight play in both rear steering shaft u,j's.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,099 miles

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

Both front (inner) sill areas corroding

Centre to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front (lower) suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Slight play in both rear steering shaft u,j's.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,485 miles

coolant temp light on

eml light on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 120,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant temp light on

eml light on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 115,689 miles

engine management light on

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in offside front (upper) suspension ball joint

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml light on

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s front upper ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 8 Aug 2014 110,498 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,791 miles

both front (inner) wheel arches corroding

both front shockabsorbers have excessive bounce

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 101,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front (inner) wheel arches corroding

both front shockabsorbers have excessive bounce

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,256 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,255 miles

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

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

near side front tyer worn on inedge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,450 miles

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

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

light stone chips across windscreen

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,106 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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LJ51 FRT is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LJ51 FRT, 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 LJ51 FRT registered?

LJ51 FRT is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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