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W242 KFE

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 KFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,012 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,819 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side in sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,476 miles

front end of o/s/f and n/s/f inner body sills corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front end of o/s/f and n/s/f inner body sills corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front end of o/s/f and n/s/f inner body sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,992 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front end of n/s body sill corroded

front end of o/s inner body sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,864 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f chassis rail corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2017 78,864 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)

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f chassis rail corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,432 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis rail

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,374 miles

Nearside nearside rear exhaust silencer section damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2014 71,859 miles

one centre stop light bulb not working

Fail 25 Oct 2014 71,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

one centre stop light bulb not working

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,705 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,435 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,033 miles

emissions only just passed

slight leak from steering rack pinon

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,070 miles

N/S/F chassis corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F chassis corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 54,046 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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,339 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,303 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 16 Oct 2006 43,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 37,263 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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W242 KFE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W242 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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What year was W242 KFE registered?

W242 KFE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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