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V50 LAY

2000 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,087 mi
Last recorded87,087 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 LAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,043 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,412 miles

engine covers

excessive corrosion osf inner sill and nsf floor

nsr tyre cracks and cut roadface

oil leak

osr tyre low tread depth, cracks and nail

Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,412 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high fronts (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (4.1.D.1b)

antifreeze level low

engine covers

excessive corrosion osf inner sill and nsf floor

nsr tyre cracks and cut roadface

oil leak

osf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre low tread depth, cracks and nail

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,242 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,896 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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V50 LAY is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V50 LAY, 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 V50 LAY registered?

V50 LAY is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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