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CX51 NHU

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,182 mi
Last recorded138,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,182 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 138,178 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 129,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body / suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 123,159 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 123,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 117,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 114,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,181 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,522 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,754 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 2 Jul 2013 85,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2012 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,796 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,002 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 44,002 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 38,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,526 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES † †

Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,524 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,505 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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CX51 NHU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX51 NHU, 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 CX51 NHU registered?

CX51 NHU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is CX51 NHU safe to buy?

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