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W742 OAN

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 OAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion of underneath vehicle and suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2025 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion of underneath vehicle and suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2024 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 123,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 123,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,713 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,182 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f chassic surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,526 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W742 OAN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W742 OAN, 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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What year was W742 OAN registered?

W742 OAN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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