MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
nearside door mirror slightly insecure
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
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)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
centre brake light has one LED not working
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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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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MX51 VVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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