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Y557 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 123,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed in various areas

Fail 24 Sep 2022 117,888 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed in various areas

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,695 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 105,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 105,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,921 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,261 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 100,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,063 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,942 miles

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

perishing to offside front tyre

rear tyres starting to wear low approximately 2.5-3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,336 miles

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

moderate damage/cut to n/s/f tyre tread inner edge [NOT SHOWING CANVAS]

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly on inner edge of tyre tread

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,298 miles

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

slight play at both rear hub lower pins/ bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,465 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,714 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 65,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 65,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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Y557 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y557 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.

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Y557 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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