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W557 EES

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 EES
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,924 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak side of the radiator. ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both side. (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 113,923 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the cat has a hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak from the radiator. ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both side cross bearing they got a bit play. (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 108,671 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking DANGEROUS (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise to replace tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice to change tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 105,212 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,370 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,687 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,162 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall damage slight cuts

offside rear tyre sidewall damage slight cuts

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,382 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damage slight cuts

offside rear tyre sidewall damage slight cuts

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,044 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,561 miles

suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,725 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters split

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,738 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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W557 EES is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W557 EES, 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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W557 EES is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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