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OV51 XEM

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,380 mi
Last recorded69,380 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 69,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,456 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 58,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,507 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 27 May 2008 45,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,579 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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OV51 XEM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV51 XEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV51 XEM registered?

OV51 XEM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is OV51 XEM safe to buy?

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