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Y506 PVJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,922 mi
Last recorded79,922 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 PVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,471 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 79,442 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 75,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,363 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (N/S & O/S) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-body coated in under-seal and slightly corroded where visible.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,201 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

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

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

Repair coated preventing full inspection

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 3 Sep 2020 64,191 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

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

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

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,764 miles

All tyres cracked or perished

Areas of underside covered in underseal preventing a thorough inspection

Both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear and rear brake pipes covered in underseal and grease

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

Nearside and offside inner sill repairs covered in underseal

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,662 miles

Areas of underbody covered in underseal and silicone preventing a thorough inspection

Both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear and rear brake pipes covered in underseal preventing a thorough inspection

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,660 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Areas of underbody covered in underseal preventing a thorough inspection

Both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear and rear brake pipes covered in underseal preventing a thorough inspection

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,690 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Underbody and brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Underbody and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,900 miles

Underbody & brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,143 miles

Chassis undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2015 55,143 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Chassis undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion present generally at front and rear of vehicle underneath, some advanced.

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 46,548 miles

play noted in both rear driveshafts.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,109 miles

play noted in both rear driveshafts.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 46,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

play noted in both rear driveshafts.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,349 miles

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

o/s/r tyre just starting to get close to legal limit. †

slight play noted in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension.

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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Y506 PVJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y506 PVJ, 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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Y506 PVJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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