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SM51 BKN

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 BKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 74,318 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

movement on nearside front wing mirror unit

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,616 miles

Exhausts generally corroded inc catalytic convertor bodies.

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

Slight wear in front suspension lower & O/S Upper ball joints, front antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, brake pipes, front & rear floors & jacking points.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,051 miles

Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, brake pipes, front coil springs, front & rear floors & jacking points. Minor wear in nearside track rod end.

Slight wear in front suspension lower & O/S Upper ball joints, front antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Front No plate cracked at corner.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 66,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, brake pipes, front coil springs, front & rear floors & jacking points. Minor wear in nearside track rod end.

Slight wear in front suspension lower & O/S Upper ball joints, front antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Front No plate cracked at corner.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,618 miles

Slight wear front suspension lower & O/S/F top balljoints, antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Front No plate cracked at corner. Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, brake pipes, front coil springs, front & rear floors & jacking points.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight wear front suspension lower & O/S/F top balljoints, antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Front No plate cracked at corner. Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, brake pipes, front coil springs, front & rear floors & jacking points.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,518 miles

Slight wear in front suspension lower balljoints, front antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Front No plate cracked at corner. Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, Brake pipes, Front coil springs, front & rear floors & jacking points.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g)

Slight wear in front suspension lower balljoints, front antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints. Front No plate cracked at corner. Slight corrosion in fuel pipes, Brake pipes, Front coil springs, front & rear floors & jacking points.

front brake application uneven Pulling to nearside (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,417 miles

Slight corrosion general underside. Rear tyres worn close to legal minimum.

Slight wear in front suspension lower ball joints & Front antiroll bar bushes.

Slight wear rear driveshaft joints.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,695 miles

Minor wear in front suspension balljoints, antiroll bar bushes & rear driveshaft joints.

Slight corrosion in front & rear floor areas/jacking points. Rear tyres nearing minimum (2/2.5mm).

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,077 miles

Slight wear in front suspension antiroll links, lower suspension balljoints & rear driveshaft joints. Front No.Plate cracked at offside lower corner. Slight corrosion front & rear floors/jacking points (previously waxed). Nearside rear tyre at 3mm.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,665 miles

Slight wear in front suspension lower balljoints & rear drive shaft joints. Front No.Plate cracked at corner. Slight corrosion front & rear floor areas & jack points (previously waxed).

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,665 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight wear in front suspension lower balljoints & rear drive shaft joints. Front No.Plate cracked at corner. Slight corrosion front & rear floor areas & jack points (previously waxed).

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,030 miles

Minor wear front suspension lower balljoints antiroll links & rear driveshaft joints. Slight corrosion rear suspension subframe.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,478 miles

Slight wear front suspension lower balljoints, nearside front antiroll link & rear driveshafit joints.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,474 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Minor wear front suspension lower balljoints, rear driveshaft joints & N/S/F antiroll link. Slight fluctuation front brake discs.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,759 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm, offside front tyre 3mm. Minor wear nearside front suspension antiroll link & rear driveshaft joints.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,052 miles

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

very minor wear nearside front antiroll bar link. Slight wear in both rear driveshaft joints.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,511 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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SM51 BKN is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM51 BKN, 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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SM51 BKN is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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