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T7 CAT

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 64,139 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 62,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,789 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel scuffed

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,301 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,103 miles

oil leak fromrear dif.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,434 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake cable sleeves corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 60,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake cable sleeves corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,514 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,921 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,921 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to nearside front tyre wall

offside mirror damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,785 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cut to nearside front tyre wall

offside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,026 miles

main beam headlamps slightly loose

Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s main beam headlamps slightly ;loose

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,100 miles

n/s & o/s main beam headlamps slightly ;loose

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,118 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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T7 CAT is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 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 T7 CAT, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T7 CAT registered?

T7 CAT is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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The MOT history for T7 CAT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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