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YD51 CYU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 CYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,064 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,755 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 98,097 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,792 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,726 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side's (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side's (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,723 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front,rear brake pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Strong advise corrosion nearside front inner arch.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,421 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 39,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,487 miles

n/s/f tyre edge low

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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YD51 CYU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 YD51 CYU, 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 YD51 CYU registered?

YD51 CYU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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