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V359 FVO

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 FVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

age related corrosion underneath

Fail 13 May 2026 87,143 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight handbrake (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

age related corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 89,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 83,581 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,731 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,731 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,120 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,756 miles

O,S,F tyre going lumpy inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,600 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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V359 FVO is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V359 FVO, 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 V359 FVO registered?

V359 FVO is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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