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LS51 FYW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,338 mi
Last recorded132,338 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 132,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 130,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 125,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by exhaust mainfold inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 116,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 116,202 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 113,518 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 113,518 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 110,995 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 108,157 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion brake pipe underbody

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,077 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both uj's on both rear driveshafts have slight play

rear diff weep

Pass 13 May 2016 93,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 93,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,854 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive 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 2 May 2014 74,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2014 74,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 66,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf 235/50/zr 17 tyre tread wear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,909 miles

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

osr/nsr wheels /drive shafts slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

osr/nsr wheels /drive shafts slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,292 miles

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

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

leak on power steering rack

play in rear suspention

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,071 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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LS51 FYW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc 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 LS51 FYW, 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 LS51 FYW registered?

LS51 FYW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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