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X227 MBH

2001 Jaguar Xj

Pink Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 MBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 127,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 123,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/sill end and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,761 miles

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,750 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,111 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,834 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2011 82,021 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 78,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 77,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 75,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2006 74,469 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X227 MBH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Pink with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X227 MBH, 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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X227 MBH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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