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X359 VVW

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 158,766 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 158,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 148,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 142,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,458 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,538 miles

front wiperblade showing signs of wear

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edges

offside front tyre starting to wear slightly on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 126,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 126,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,795 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 120,795 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,409 miles

vehicles emmisions are just within limits suggest appropriate actions in near future

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,511 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 94,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,857 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 89,483 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)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,559 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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X359 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 X359 VVW, 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 X359 VVW registered?

X359 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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