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Y687 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 144,097 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 143,198 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 140,664 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 May 2023 138,472 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 138,464 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking running down n/s of gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,835 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand manifold slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 136,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand manifold slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 136,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,805 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,031 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,159 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 130,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 127,472 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2016 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak excessive engine

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,167 miles

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

wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 111,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 108,544 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front pads low

both rear disc slighlt worn

both rear pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2009 95,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,925 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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Y687 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 Y687 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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Y687 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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