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AU02 VGD

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VGD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 112,886 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underbody generally rust covered but structurally sound

Fail 29 Mar 2022 112,876 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking over drive shaft (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underbody generally rust covered but structurally sound

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,897 miles

EML illuminated

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 111,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

Fuel pipes corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,861 miles

EML on

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and scrubbing on inner tread.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 111,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch or bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch or bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner tread. 245/45/18

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and scrubbing on inner tread 255/40/18

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine management light on

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,247 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 107,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,593 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,847 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 89,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r hub has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,103 miles

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

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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AU02 VGD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AU02 VGD, 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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AU02 VGD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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