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VU51 ZGB

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 97,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 96,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 96,978 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed under side

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded vehicle standing long period time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear advise slight play detected at wheel

Offside Rear advise slight play detected at wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded vehicle standing long period time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,368 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one nut off all four wheels missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

advise slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed floor chassis etc

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,327 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR SUBFRAME

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor small hole not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 86,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrossion in various prescribed areas front + rear corrossion front disks .power steering slightly insecure around oil filter .

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrossion in various prescribed areas front + rear corrossion front disks .power steering slightly insecure around oil filter .

Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

general in various prescribed areas . corrossion on front disks. power steering insecure around oil filter .

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on.

noise from engine auxillary drive belt

surface corrosion to both front chassis legs near top wishbone mounts.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on.

noise from engine auxillary drive belt

surface corrosion to both front chassis legs near top wishbone mounts.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,905 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 116,736 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 116,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 84,861 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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VU51 ZGB is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 ZGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU51 ZGB is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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