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Y483 GBW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 GBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 140,369 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 139,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4.6mm in primary grooves 13/18, Avon 225/55/16 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 5mm in primary grooves 13/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion and on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 139,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 139,541 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 5mm in primary grooves, Avon 225/55/1996W 13/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 5mm in primary grooves 13/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 127,072 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,119 miles

EML warning lamp staying ON

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 87,282 miles

EML warning light staying ON

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 87,282 miles

EML warning light staying ON

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,339 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 23 Apr 2014 70,043 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2013 57,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,093 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,489 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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Y483 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y483 GBW, 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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Y483 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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