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W291 OAJ

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,202 mi
Last recorded62,202 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 OAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 62,202 miles

Corrosion to all front suspension components

Corrosion too all rear suspension components

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber casing corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

previous welding repairs

underside heavily undersealed by rear subframe mounts

Fail 22 Jul 2025 62,096 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers casings corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

offside and nearside inner sills corroded and holed at front edges

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner sill/wings have corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,014 miles

Front Inner wheel arches have corrosion (holed) out of prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,364 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/side bumper

n/side and o/side inner sills corroded at front

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/side and n/side inner sills corroded at front

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,446 miles

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

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

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

chassis and sills showing signs of corrosion

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,770 miles

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

front number plate cracked but secure

slight corrosion to chassis and sills

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,136 miles

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

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

front bumper has slight damage

front number plate has crack in it

slight play in offside inner steering tie rod

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,676 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

slight damage to front bumper n/s corner but no sharp edges

slight play in o/s tie rod inner joint

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate has a crack in it

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing down 3mm tread left

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,875 miles

o/s and n/s/f chassis outer skin behind shockers slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,503 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,060 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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W291 OAJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W291 OAJ, 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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W291 OAJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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