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W237 KFE

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,974 mi
Last recorded122,974 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 KFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,974 miles

Front tyres are worn low on the outer edges.

O/S exhaust tailpipe is missing.

Rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded.

Rear subframe bushes have de-bonded. Subframe has dropped.

Screw in N/S/F tyre tread. Punctured but should be repairable.

Several areas of corrosion near suspension mountings.

Slight diff oil leak.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 122,971 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres are worn low on the outer edges.

O/S exhaust tailpipe is missing.

Rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded.

Rear subframe bushes have de-bonded. Subframe has dropped.

Screw in N/S/F tyre tread. Punctured but should be repairable.

Several areas of corrosion near suspension mountings.

Slight diff oil leak.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 129,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 Jan 2014 117,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 117,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,301 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 113,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,976 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,284 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test corrosion on pipes in clips

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on subframes subframe mounts and around rear springs not holed at test

front lower ball joints play/wear both dust covers split

nsf chassis in wheel arch slightly corroded

os middle silencer blowing slightly at test

rear wheels play/wear

slight play/wear in frotn anti roll bar link arms

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2008 80,203 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test corrosion on pipes in clips

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on subframes subframe mounts and around rear springs not holed at test

front lower ball joints play/wear both dust covers split

nsf chassis in wheel arch slightly corroded

os middle silencer blowing slightly at test

rear wheels play/wear

slight play/wear in frotn anti roll bar link arms

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split/deteriorated

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play/wear in rear wheels

slight play/wear in steering rack

wheel bearing worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,452 miles

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

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

nsf lower ball joint boot split

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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W237 KFE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W237 KFE, 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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W237 KFE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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