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BL02 GUW

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,955 mi
Last recorded171,955 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 171,955 miles

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Front spring corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front spring top mount area heavily corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front spring top mount area heavily corroded

Offside Rear floor has corrosion

both rear subframe mounting areas corroded

rear subframe corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Jan 2017 171,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front spring top mount area heavily corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Front spring corroded

Offside Front spring top mount area heavily corroded

Offside Rear floor has corrosion

both rear subframe mounting areas corroded

rear subframe corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2016 167,725 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

signs of coolant leak from thermostate housing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 162,740 miles

Bonnet struts do not support bonnet

Fail 13 Jan 2015 162,739 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Bonnet struts do not support bonnet

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 157,583 miles

Bonnet rams weak

Slight oil leak top of rack

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jan 2014 157,583 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet rams weak

Engine management light stays on

Slight oil leak top of rack

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2013 151,489 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 151,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 142,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 135,916 miles

rear sub/frame slightly corroded

slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Fail 16 Sep 2010 135,959 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

petrol filler neck filled up with water

rear sub/frame slightly corroded

slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 28 Oct 2009 132,032 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 132,032 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 124,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 116,538 miles

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

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

slight end float on both rear drive shaft flanges.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 97,002 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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BL02 GUW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL02 GUW, 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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BL02 GUW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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