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Y842 FAF

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 FAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,889 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,409 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,713 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

both rear brake discs pitted / corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,442 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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Y842 FAF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y842 FAF, 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 Y842 FAF registered?

Y842 FAF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y842 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y842 FAF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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