MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak engine area/steering rack and associated areas ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
vehicle displaying areas of corrosion and subject to extensive welding repairs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak engine area/steering rack and associated areas ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
vehicle displaying areas of corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f & o/s/f chassis rail above coil spring has heavy corrosion
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f & o/s/f chassis rail above coil spring has heavy corrosion
front wiper smears slightly
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight top and bottom play found in both rear wheels
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front inner archs are corroded
slight play in both rear wheels
both front inner archs are corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
wear in o/s rear lower arm bush
o/s/f inner tyre near to cords.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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W553 RTO is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W553 RTO, 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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W553 RTO is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 2000.
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