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W817 MKU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 MKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 128,881 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 127,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,976 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre cracking and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,202 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf ,nsr.and osf tyre sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 122,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf ,nsr.and osf tyre sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in nsf anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nsf bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 113,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing near sub frame mount. old repair detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on all chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 108,042 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on all chassis parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,870 miles

Coil springs are corroded and in poor condition.

Fuel pipes are corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Around strut top area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Slight play in steering.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

The whole vehicle chassis and under body is corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,866 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis under front floor. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor-sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Coil springs are corroded and in poor condition.

Fuel pipes are corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Around strut top area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Unable to fully check the steering and suspension due to play in the wheel bearing.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

The whole vehicle chassis and under body is corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

fuel lines slightly corroded

sils and vehicle structure slighty corroded

slight bind from nsf brake

slight play in os rack end

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

engine oil pan cooroded and leaking slightly

fuel lines slightly corroded

sils and vehicle structure slighty corroded

slight bind from nsf brake

slight play in os rack end

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,667 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 87,665 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,238 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,229 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

OSR driveshaft UJ leaking grease

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil level below min

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,985 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn off on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

n/side and o/side rear suspension has slight play.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,307 miles

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

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

n/s/rear indicator bulb getting discoloured in parts

Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,307 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear indicator bulb getting discoloured in parts

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,980 miles

o/s/rear indicator bulb has BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,303 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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W817 MKU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W817 MKU, 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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W817 MKU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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