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Y659 CGC

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 CGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,380 miles

front tyres worn on both edges,offside worse

various oil seepage

various underbody components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2020 128,380 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres worn on both edges,offside worse

various oil seepage

various underbody components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion in inner wheel arch area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp aims on lower limits

oil seepage

windscreen has minor chips

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,247 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

area around water pump is damp

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

oil seepage

screw in offside rear tyre

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody components corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2017 125,898 miles

front tyres worn on edges

oil seepage

rear subframe and fuel lines corroded

various body/bumper damage

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

wiper poor and split

Fail 19 Dec 2017 125,898 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel and inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

oil seepage

rear subframe and fuel lines corroded

various body/bumper damage

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

wiper poor and split

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,350 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch to sill, early stage.

Nearside Front Lower swivel gaiter perishing.

Offside Front Lower swivel gaiter perishing.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,418 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

corrosion to nearside rear door shut area

engine check and restricted performance lights on

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints have dust boots in poor condition

oil seepage

play in nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings

various body/bumper defects

various underbody components corroded

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,401 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch area

engine check light on

front suspension lower arms corroded

oil seepage

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear subframe corroded

various body/bumper defects

various brake pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion starting

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2013 115,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch area

engine check light on

front suspension lower arms corroded

offside front suspension lower ball joint worn

oil seepage

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear subframe corroded

various body/bumper defects

various brake pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion starting

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,231 miles

engine check light on

front tyres worn on edges

offside front and nearside front suspension lower arms corroded

offside front suspension lower and nearside front suspension lower ball joints worn

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

play at offside rear wheel

rear subframe corroded

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

wear to rear bushes on front subframe

Fail 1 Nov 2012 109,231 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine check light on

front tyres worn on edges

offside front and nearside front suspension lower arms corroded

offside front suspension lower and nearside front suspension lower ball joints worn

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

play at offside rear wheel

rear subframe corroded

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

wear to rear bushes on front subframe

Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,554 miles

corrosion to both front sills/lower wing area

engine check lamp on

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder low

n/s/r tyre worn to wear bars and low on inner shoulder [replace soon]

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder low

o/s/r tyre worn to wear bars

scratches on windscreen o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

varoius lightly corroded brake pipes

wiper not clearing well

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 99,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,786 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play at front anti-roll bar links

Fail 5 Nov 2009 93,685 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play at front anti-roll bar links

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,607 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s headlamp on limit. headlamp damaged

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 10 Nov 2008 87,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s headlamp on limit. headlamp damaged

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,811 miles

n/s/r inner door sill has slight corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,811 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r inner door sill has slight corrosion

o/s headlamp loose

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 74,351 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)

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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Y659 CGC 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 62.5%.

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 Y659 CGC, 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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Y659 CGC is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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