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W129 DGU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 DGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,402 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 89,659 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,967 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,883 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 5 not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/inner wing under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when spun by hand

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.55% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/inner wing under wheelarch holed (2.4.A.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 5 not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front of inner sill under wheelarch corroded and holed but not weakening a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/inner wing under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front of inner sill under wheelarch corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when spun by hand

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,130 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Corrosion in o/s/f inner wing

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play in rear wheels

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,128 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

both front main chassis corroded corroded on in inner wings

both rear tyres on wear indicators

damp around power steering pump

Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,128 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front main chassis corroded corroded on in inner wings

both rear tyres on wear indicators

damp around power steering pump

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,418 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 26 Jun 2012 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,264 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,900 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,974 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)

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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W129 DGU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 W129 DGU, 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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W129 DGU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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