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W748 VCA

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,118 mi
Last recorded105,118 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 VCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 105,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 102,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above front suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above front suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing area excessively corroded

Offside Front lower wing area ecessively corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 92,044 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 24 May 2017 83,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 May 2016 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 75,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 68,291 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 68,291 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 60,178 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,062 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

corrosion setting in o/s/f inner arch

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,136 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise steering rack slighty worn advise tacking possibly out

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,516 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches corroded †advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,319 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,319 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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W748 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W748 VCA, 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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W748 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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