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X251 WVW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 WVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 104,489 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 102,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,451 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,687 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,479 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,570 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 83,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine lamp on

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,973 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,461 miles

o/s/f outer headlamp lense cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,461 miles

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

o/s/f outer headlamp lense cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,177 miles

offside outer headlight damaged

slight corrosion in offside front chassis at spring mount

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,478 miles

offside outer head light damaged

slight corrosion in offside front chassis at spring mount

Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,000 miles

engine management light staying on

offside outer head light damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2005 66,446 miles

slight olay offside rear wheel bearing †front inner pads low †offside outer headlight damaged

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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X251 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X251 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 X251 WVW registered?

X251 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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