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SV51 XED

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 XED
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 65,707 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both CATS minor leaks,heavily pasted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 64,313 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced entire silled holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both CATS minor leaks, heavily pasted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 62,646 miles

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,414 miles

Rear Outer rear drive shaft u.j joints have slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,414 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Outer rear drive shaft u.j joints have slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,211 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 57,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 57,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 56,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,339 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,339 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,942 miles

nearsdie front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

nearsdie front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,324 miles

both front chassis corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,394 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 34,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2007 31,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 28,110 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 24,234 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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SV51 XED is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV51 XED, 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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What year was SV51 XED registered?

SV51 XED is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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