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Y709 FPU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,559 mi
Last recorded132,559 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 FPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,942 miles

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

coolant leak

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside park brake effort low but efficency met

offside front and nearside front lower shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 124,925 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coolant leak

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f and n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,143 miles

heavy corrosion n/s/f inner wing/chassis & only just acceptable

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,732 miles

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

n s inner wing slighty coroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 92,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 85,119 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut off inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2009 77,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 77,993 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 69,970 miles

front foward lower wishbone bushes has slight deterioration of bonding, both sides

Pass 19 May 2007 60,591 miles

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn low in tread centres

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2007 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres worn low in tread centres

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 52,807 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,047 miles

Engine management light on

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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Y709 FPU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y709 FPU, 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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Y709 FPU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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