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LJ51 FRZ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,312 mi
Last recorded119,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,312 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 116,138 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 116,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 115,431 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 115,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 115,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,246 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine oil level is very low

Nearside Front Mirror is deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 106,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Visible under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine oil level is very low

Nearside Front Mirror is deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 89,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,006 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 1 Sep 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 40,986 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FRZ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

LJ51 FRZ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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