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V8 MXJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Lpg 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,112 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,584 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,988 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,988 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,703 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,498 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,481 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,820 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jul 2009 29,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 19,456 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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V8 MXJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V8 MXJ, 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 V8 MXJ registered?

V8 MXJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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