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V31 ARB

2000 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

40,044 mi
Last recorded40,044 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 ARB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 40,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 56,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,688 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 38,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,686 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under tray covers obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,682 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Under tray covers obscuring components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,679 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 38,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear shock wet

Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,697 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,695 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 21,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,395 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 18,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front anti-roll bar bushes and drop link ball joints slightly worn

unable to see brake servo due to impared view

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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V31 ARB is a 2000 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V31 ARB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V31 ARB registered?

V31 ARB is a 2000 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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