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Y539 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 93,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,295 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,922 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)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 66,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,069 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,163 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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Y539 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y539 BAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y539 BAR registered?

Y539 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y539 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y539 BAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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