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X273 HDU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 HDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,339 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 80,200 miles

general underbody corrosion/subframes/wishbones

Pass 28 May 2024 79,464 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 79,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill/arch corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2024 79,410 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,963 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass misted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear( no shading) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front door mirror glass misttid

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,230 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 7 Jan 2015 60,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,932 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,278 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,325 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,916 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 22,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X273 HDU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X273 HDU, 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 X273 HDU registered?

X273 HDU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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