2001 Jaguar XJ · 2,075 MOT tests
2001 Jaguar XJ reliability
2001 Jaguar XJs fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 XJ years (2,075 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 91,759
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,075
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.2%
- Lights and electrics7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
- Brakes6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Tyres4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.48%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.57%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.17%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.59%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.59%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.08%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (5.98%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.06%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2001 Jaguar XJs fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 XJ years (2,075 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.48% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.57% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Jaguar XJ shows 91,759 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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