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MX51 VVA

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,454 mi
Last recorded116,454 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VVA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,882 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 91,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,065 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake pipes covered in grease ltd inspection

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan badly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake pipes covered in grease ltd inspection

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,772 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease ltd inspection

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside front lower wishbone front bush perished

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front lower wishbone front bush perished

power steering fluid leak needs cleaning to detect where leak coming form

Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,772 miles

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease ltd inspection

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside front lower wishbone front bush perished

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front lower wishbone front bush perished

power steering fluid leak needs cleaning to detect where leak coming form

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

n/s/f & o/s/f chassis corroded by shockers

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

n/s/f & o/s/f chassis corroded by shockers

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,824 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,808 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,574 miles

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2012 63,574 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 58,788 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

centre brake light has one LED not working

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,653 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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MX51 VVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MX51 VVA, 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 MX51 VVA registered?

MX51 VVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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