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P5 DRE

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,910 mi
Last recorded86,910 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 DRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 86,910 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,458 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,495 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,582 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,337 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,942 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,069 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 82,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded ns and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in flitch ok at test recommend repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,425 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion in inner flitch panel

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front corrosion in inner flitch panel

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner flitch corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front inner flitch corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 74,278 miles

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front mirror discoloured

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion under osf and nsf arches 1st skin

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,096 miles

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

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

corrosion in osf chasis rail under wheelarch only through 1st skin

nsr tyre low

osf inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,489 miles

fuel pipe at rear corroded slightly on retaining clip

slight play osr wheel and nsr wheel ok for test

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,213 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 62,998 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

osf wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 31 May 2011 59,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,380 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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P5 DRE is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P5 DRE, 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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P5 DRE is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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