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A16 FPL

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,555 mi
Last recorded130,555 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,555 miles

corrosion to rear suspension conponents

Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,348 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 129,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,498 miles

Nearside Front chassie rail corroding

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 125,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

item moved from drivers view

Fail 10 Feb 2015 123,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 123,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 121,112 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 121,112 miles

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

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

ns front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,336 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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A16 FPL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 75,899 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 A16 FPL, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 FPL registered?

A16 FPL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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