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AY52 XGB

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,392 mi
Last recorded152,392 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 152,392 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,039 miles

Both front lower wing panels corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 144,319 miles

Both front inner sill panals corroded.

Rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 4 Oct 2019 137,650 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 122,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,641 miles

Front Inner both inner arches corroded

Nearside Front door mirror deteriating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight slight movement

Fail 10 Oct 2016 115,641 miles

Front Inner both inner arches corroded

Nearside Front door mirror deteriating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight slight movement

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 12 May 2014 99,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 99,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak,some on steering rack ??

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,948 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak,some on steering rack ??

Fail 22 Mar 2012 82,656 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted and liped

n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread 255/40/ZR18Y

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,170 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,120 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,879 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,416 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,742 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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AY52 XGB is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY52 XGB, 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 AY52 XGB registered?

AY52 XGB is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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