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X231 WVW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 WVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 80,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2021 69,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 66,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,248 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,969 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 56,969 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,250 miles

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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 2 Apr 2013 51,220 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 2 Feb 2012 42,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,201 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 12 Feb 2009 34,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,610 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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X231 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X231 WVW, 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 X231 WVW registered?

X231 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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