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M66 FGW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 FGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,018 miles

All under body under sealed..

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,007 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 122,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,755 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis leg sides in enginebay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,729 miles

pin hole in o/s/f track rod end

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

vehicle excessively corroded not in prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jul 2019 120,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s head lamp loose

pin hole in o/s/f track rod end

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

vehicle excessively corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,833 miles

all brakes fluctuating

both front inner sills, sill ends excessively corroded, not within 30cm

oil leaks engine bay

Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,832 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all brakes fluctuating

both front inner sills, sill ends excessively corroded, not within 30cm

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,785 miles

emissions CO and Lambda both up and down during test

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wiper deteriorating

fuel lines corroding

play in rear drive shaft U/J's

power steering pipes corroding

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

all tyres perishing

emissions CO and Lambda both up and down during test

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wiper deteriorating

fuel lines corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

play in rear drive shaft U/J's

power steering pipes corroding

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,028 miles

all tyres perishing

brake pipes in engine bay corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel lines corroding

o/s front to rear brake corroding in clips

o/s/f outer upper ball joint gaiter deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends weak

o/s/r large sub frame bush deteriorating

play in both rear outer universal joints on drive shafts

power steering pipe fouling altinator

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s cat lower corner starting to leak. (7.1.2)

headlamp washers inop.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

slight play both rear diff flanges/ driveshafts.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s cat lower corner starting to leak. (7.1.2)

headlamp washers inop.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

slight play both rear diff flanges/ driveshafts.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,249 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 109,249 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,476 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 107,476 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 84,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 76,622 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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M66 FGW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M66 FGW, 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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M66 FGW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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