MOT Status
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52,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
o/s and n/s rear suspension and subframe corroded
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
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
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) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
eml light on
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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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VK51 ELJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2001.
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