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W651 BAC

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,564 mi
Last recorded122,564 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear pads appear low.

under vehicle corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 118,982 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 118,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,769 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 117,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 115,763 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 111,485 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,475 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s floors slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear chassis slightly corroded n/s and o/s front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2009 83,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s floors slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear chassis slightly corroded n/s and o/s front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 71,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,792 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 63,792 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge. †Pirelli p4000 225 60 16 W

Fail 22 Feb 2006 54,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,755 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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W651 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W651 BAC, 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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W651 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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