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V712 PDU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 PDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,205 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 May 2024 92,366 miles

Vehicle undersealed making full inspection difficult

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 90,714 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,478 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,852 miles

slight movement on offside rear hub

Fail 4 Jun 2019 88,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight movement on offside rear hub

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,938 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,273 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,833 miles

Front pads worn

Off side rear tyre 2mm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,612 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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V712 PDU 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 85%.

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 V712 PDU, 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 V712 PDU registered?

V712 PDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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