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Y885 PVJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,794 mi
Last recorded152,794 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 PVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 152,794 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill Front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill Front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Eml on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light inop

Steering rack weeping

Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cats corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 134,538 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,093 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,416 miles

Engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2018 125,323 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 106,239 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,139 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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Y885 PVJ 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 79.2%.

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 Y885 PVJ, 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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Y885 PVJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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