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VU51 ZGF

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,718 mi
Last recorded45,718 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 41,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 41,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,360 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,870 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,882 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,085 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,637 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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VU51 ZGF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU51 ZGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 ZGF registered?

VU51 ZGF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VU51 ZGF safe to buy?

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