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W766 WDG

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 WDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,514 miles

Front Both front top mount bushes worn (under bonnet)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded (not in prescribed area)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,364 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gear box oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2024 93,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,120 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,722 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,705 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside floor pan's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,689 miles

some corrosion to n/s sill/floor at front not within a prescribed area

Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,687 miles

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s front chassis behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion to n/s sill/floor at front not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,063 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,217 miles

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

inner wall of both front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner wall of both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,004 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,274 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,094 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,008 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 77,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,490 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 73,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wiper blade slightly smearing

inner edge wear on both front tyres & tread depth low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,636 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,496 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 65,496 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Tyre size 235/50 ZR 17 96Y

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,195 miles

front brake pads look about 3/4 worn

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight play in both rear suspention(may be drive shafts)

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2005 62,071 miles

n/s/r tyre near limits 2'5mm

o/s/r tyre near limits 2mm

oil leak gearbox sump pan

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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W766 WDG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W766 WDG, 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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W766 WDG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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