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X78 ERO

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,607 mi
Last recorded100,607 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 ERO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,607 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 99,016 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 99,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 98,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 97,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,841 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 96,820 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background overprinting and delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background overprinting and delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,011 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 93,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 92,662 miles

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

both front tyres perished and close to wearbars

corrosion forming around both bottom armas

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,743 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,981 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,998 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,748 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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X78 ERO is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 X78 ERO, 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 X78 ERO registered?

X78 ERO is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X78 ERO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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