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W478 FRN

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,726 mi
Last recorded88,726 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 FRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,533 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,441 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on both sub frame's

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,160 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,004 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,303 miles

floor to sills rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,007 miles

floor to sill rusty both sides

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,099 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,469 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front inner wing corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front inner wing rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion to PAS pipe on rack

slight corrosion to chassis by front jacking points

slight corrosion to rear chassis by suspesion mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,980 miles

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

Front lower Pas pipes to steering rack corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,696 miles

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

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F wingmirror damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing uneven on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,105 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F wingmirror damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing uneven on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,541 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,626 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 48,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 12 Apr 2006 40,800 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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W478 FRN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W478 FRN, 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 W478 FRN registered?

W478 FRN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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