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W253 DOA

2000 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 DOA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 172,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 11 May 2013 163,154 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges And Perishing

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Rusting

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight Blow From Offside Centre Exhaust Silencer

Pass 11 May 2013 163,154 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges And Perishing

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Rusting

Slight Blow From Offside Centre Exhaust Silencer

Pass 6 Jun 2012 159,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 159,108 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 153,617 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 153,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 146,389 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 146,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 139,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 132,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 123,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 110,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 110,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W253 DOA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W253 DOA, 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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W253 DOA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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