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EK51 HLY

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,239 mi
Last recorded97,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,239 miles

EML showing on dash

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,239 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre section of chassis (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML showing on dash

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 74,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,534 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light staying on

front brake discs scored on outer faces & badly pitted on inner faces

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,746 miles

Engine management light stays on

N/S Front tyre worn on inner part of tread

O/S Front tyre worn on inner part of tread

Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,746 miles

Engine management light stays on

N/S Front tyre worn on inner part of tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Front tyre worn on inner part of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,503 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,807 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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EK51 HLY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK51 HLY, 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 EK51 HLY registered?

EK51 HLY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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