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X553 GBC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,230 mi
Last recorded81,230 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 GBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front foglamp damaged

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 81,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front foglamp damaged

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

engine fault light on

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,885 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,848 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of of the car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,230 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,029 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

eml on

knocking from front

Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

eml on

knocking from front

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,819 miles

e m I light stays on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

e m I light stays on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,879 miles

Eml light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2015 53,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Eml light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,965 miles

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

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)

Oil Leak From Rear Axle Area

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,675 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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X553 GBC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X553 GBC, 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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X553 GBC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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