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Y635 VGC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,284 mi
Last recorded128,284 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 127,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 121,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,743 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,230 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside front floor pan corroded but not holed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,744 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,897 miles

engine covers fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,435 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,238 miles

both rear tyres cloes to wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,008 miles

Wear Inner Edge Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,096 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2009 23,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,968 miles

both rear tyres worn

small nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 17,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,794 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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Y635 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y635 VGC, 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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What year was Y635 VGC registered?

Y635 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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