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PE51 LVC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 LVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 86,476 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,615 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s o/s inner sill areas corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,354 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front coil sprig seat corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2022 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front coil spring seat corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,047 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s front shock absorber dust cover adrift

o/s front tyre perishing slightly

various underbody corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 82,096 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front inner sill corroded

o/s rear floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front inner sill corroded

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at v mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at v mount (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at v mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at v mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,374 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,267 miles

surface rust on both front chassis sections

Pass 16 May 2013 57,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 55,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,957 miles

high level brake light disconnected

Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,957 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2008 37,481 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2007 30,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 27,564 miles

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

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

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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PE51 LVC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE51 LVC, 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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PE51 LVC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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