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W541 BJN

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 BJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,078 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,518 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,315 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside park brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing but not excessive

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside park brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing but not excessive

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,686 miles

both front inner wings badly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked and perished

Fail 6 Jul 2017 93,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front inner wings badly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked and perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 93,684 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner wings badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,904 miles

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)

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

axel oil leak

corrossion under side vehicle in places

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

axel oil leak

front suspesion arms corroded

rear brake discs excessively pitted

rewar suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,600 miles

both floors slight corrosion

both front coil springs corroded

o/s/f chassis leg has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2012 88,600 miles

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

both floors slight corrosion

both front coil springs corroded

o/s/f chassis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,631 miles

o/s/f chassis slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,434 miles

both front inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,269 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,269 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 67,244 miles

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

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

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

small cracks in both front indicator lenses

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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W541 BJN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 W541 BJN, 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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W541 BJN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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