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W147 GAG

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 GAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,625 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 72,743 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,723 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front suspension mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension mounting slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,076 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 57,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2018 53,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,706 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,698 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 50,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,552 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,326 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,325 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,919 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 29,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W147 GAG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W147 GAG, 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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W147 GAG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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