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W457 PSC

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 PSC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,016 miles

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

nearside front chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,296 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,296 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,977 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,525 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,525 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes + brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 58,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR ABS wire rubbing and adrift

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR ABS wire rubbing and adrift

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W457 PSC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 W457 PSC, 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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W457 PSC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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