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DG52 CAT

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,941 miles

all under vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bottom of cat (6.1.2 (a))

all under vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body sub frames etc corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,287 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 39,475 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 39,469 miles

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

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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DG52 CAT is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG52 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 CAT registered?

DG52 CAT is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is DG52 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 CAT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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