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W553 RTO

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 RTO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,512 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 135,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 131,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 122,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 115,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,194 miles

both front inner archs are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,234 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 101,234 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

wear in o/s rear lower arm bush

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,845 miles

o/s/f inner tyre near to cords.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 70,550 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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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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