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V558 KGH

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 KGH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,191 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 81,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,316 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion underside.

Fail 16 Dec 2022 67,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion underside.

Fail 25 Oct 2022 67,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,147 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes going to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,912 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rail by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes going to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,481 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,050 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,430 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake hoses perishesd

undersealed

Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 61,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 59,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion near to n/s/f jacking point

Pass 14 May 2013 57,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2013 57,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 53,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased,wiper worn,underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 25 May 2010 47,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,638 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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V558 KGH is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V558 KGH, 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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V558 KGH is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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