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X817 GDU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 GDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 127,435 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front &'rear suspension and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,099 miles

Front & Rear suspension and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Very slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2023 126,099 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front & Rear suspension and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Very slight damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill has corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 124,553 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill has corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,313 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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 Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,313 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault present

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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 Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Very slight engine coolant leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 122,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management warning lamp illuminated (Mill lamp) indicating a fault

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 117,969 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,186 miles

Rear sub-frame bushes soft

Slight wear in both rear drive shaft universal joints

Very slight wear in both front lower ball joints

Very small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,080 miles

Both side rear sub frame front support bushes soft

Engine fault light on

Signs of corrosion on chassis at right hand front sub frame top mounting

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Slight movement in both side rear drive shaft joints

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,080 miles

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

Both side rear sub frame front support bushes soft

Drivers door check strap broken

Engine fault light on

Holes in both side front inner sills

Screen wash pipe split but fluid hitting screen

Signs of corrosion on chassis at right hand front sub frame top mounting

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Slight movement in both side rear drive shaft joints

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2016 107,069 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear light corrosion on fuel pipes

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion very heavily corroded behind osf shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

washer pipe split but still provides sufficient washer liqiud

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,915 miles

rear number plate delaminating / o/s/f chassis rail starting to corrode / e.m.l on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,440 miles

CEL on (Right bank exhaust emissions, rich at idle)

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

Offside Outer Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,540 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALL

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,578 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Very Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,578 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Very Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,984 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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X817 GDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X817 GDU, 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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X817 GDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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