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Y174 MHB

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,646 mi
Last recorded86,646 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 MHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 86,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 84,871 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 84,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,959 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 75,956 miles

Brake performance not tested due to sub frame condition considered likely to cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe at mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin app 5.0mm at test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin app3.0mm at test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,815 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 68,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,005 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front undersill area holed & corroded,not in prescribed area

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.4b)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage to o/s door area

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

end float in both rear drivesharts to diff

Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres void of tread on edges

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

end float in both rear drivesharts to diff

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,758 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

small scratch mark in zone `a`

some end float in rear drive shafts

Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

small scratch mark in zone `a`

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,603 miles

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

slight play in rear drive shafts

Fail 30 Jun 2010 32,603 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in rear drive shafts

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,108 miles

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

slight play both rear drive shafts

Fail 15 Jul 2009 23,106 miles

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

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

slight play both rear drive shafts

Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,004 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,752 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,752 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2006 15,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 9,818 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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Y174 MHB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y174 MHB, 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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Y174 MHB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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