BG51 RDV

2001 JAGUAR — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
JAGUAR
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2496 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 March 2014
Last recorded mileage
62,737 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Jaguar has 10 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 62,737 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2014-03-14, which is a significant red flag.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 10,143 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2014-03-14; current status is 'Not valid' — no active MOT.
  • Recurring major failures: brakes (4 times), lights (4 times), suspension (2 times), and tyres (3 times).
  • High-concern advisories: brake disc worn (Mar 2013), brake hose fouling (Feb 2008), and ball joint play (Mar 2013).
  • Dangerous defect: ABS warning lamp failure (Feb 2008) — safety-critical system.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 62,737 mi PASSFeb 2008: 92,546 mi FAILMar 2008: 92,606 mi PASSOct 2009: 102,660 mi FAILOct 2009: 102,660 mi PASSApr 2011: 107,196 mi FAILApr 2011: 107,196 mi PASSApr 2012: 111,577 mi PASSMar 2013: 123,832 mi FAILMar 2013: 123,832 mi PASS124k93k63kJan 2007Mar 2013

MOT test history — 6/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 62,737 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2008 FAIL 92,546 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing uneven
USER ENTERED front wiper blades poor
USER ENTERED offside front under wing cover damaged
Mar 2008 PASS 92,606 mi
USER ENTERED offside under wing cover damaged
Oct 2009 FAIL 102,660 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oct 2009 PASS 102,660 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 FAIL 107,196 mi
FAIL Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2011 PASS 107,196 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 111,577 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 123,832 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2013 PASS 123,832 mi
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Parking brake has just met the minimum requirments

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG51 RDV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.