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BL51 YYS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,280 mi
Last recorded51,280 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YYS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 51,280 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 48,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 29,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,254 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,036 miles

nearside front and rear tyre's have splits in side walls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,550 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,231 miles

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 21 Jan 2008 15,992 miles

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)

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

slight play in steering rack,offside

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,419 miles

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)

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,008 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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BL51 YYS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BL51 YYS, 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 BL51 YYS registered?

BL51 YYS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BL51 YYS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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