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W162 DVX

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,316 mi
Last recorded56,316 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 DVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 56,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 53,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,578 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 31,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 29,743 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,526 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2017 28,523 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,064 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 28,064 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,582 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wing mirror broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,715 miles

mark on o/s mirror

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2012 25,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

mark on o/s mirror

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 24,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,845 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 23,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,402 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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W162 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W162 DVX, 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 W162 DVX registered?

W162 DVX is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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