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VK51 ELJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,531 mi
Last recorded52,531 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ELJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 52,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,386 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,929 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired subframe mounting by metal brake pipe (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,464 miles

o/s and n/s rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2022 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s and n/s rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper chassis in wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres on limit outer edges

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,897 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,693 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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VK51 ELJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK51 ELJ, 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 VK51 ELJ registered?

VK51 ELJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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