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Y973 VKM

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,980 mi
Last recorded42,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 VKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 42,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox fault

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,710 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,005 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 41,785 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 41,785 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 41,378 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,278 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,318 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing thin at inner edge

Front offside tyre very badly worn at inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,069 miles

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

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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Y973 VKM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y973 VKM, 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 Y973 VKM registered?

Y973 VKM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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