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Y963 FTA

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,599 mi
Last recorded78,599 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 FTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 78,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 78,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 78,001 miles

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

Front both inner wheel arches corroding

Offside Rear chassis corroded near rear sub frame

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,990 miles

front inner wings corroding

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded at inner wings

Fail 7 Nov 2018 77,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded at inner wings

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,932 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

offside and nearside front chassis corroding(under wings)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,832 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,831 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,787 miles

nearside front chassis under wing corroding

offside front chassis under wing corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2015 77,787 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside front chassis under wing corroding

offside front chassis under wing corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,644 miles

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,320 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,318 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,969 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 76,967 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 76,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,224 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,037 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,089 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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Y963 FTA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y963 FTA, 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 Y963 FTA registered?

Y963 FTA is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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