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B6 BSS

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,619 mi
Last recorded67,619 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,619 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,447 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 67,447 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 67,438 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 67,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting slight corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 67,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting slight corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,324 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 65,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,918 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 50,117 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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B6 BSS is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B6 BSS, 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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B6 BSS is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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