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BL51 YYZ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YYZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,411 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,585 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

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

Slight damage to front wiper blade

Slight play in rear drive shafts

Fail 22 Aug 2011 125,585 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to front brake discs

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

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

Slight damage to front wiper blade

Slight play in rear drive shafts

Pass 7 Sep 2010 123,938 miles

Front o/s lower ball joint gaiter damaged

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2010 123,921 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front lower ball joint gaiter damaged

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 110,473 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 110,473 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,897 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,827 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 61,019 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 YYZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL51 YYZ, 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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BL51 YYZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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