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FB02 LCW

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,960 mi
Last recorded49,960 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 LCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,960 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 49,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle below expected readings (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working front / nsf side light position lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating front serv brakes , giving variable brake results , efficiency not very good , and satisfactory (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/s wiper poor / wipe action (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view front wind screen see through restricted due to some smokey layer ? Driver may not be able to have clear road vision (8.3.1c) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT ALL REAR MAIN SUSPENSION COMPONENT BODIES RUSTED / RUSTING

ALL FRONT AND ALL REAR MAIN LOAD BEARING RUBBERS / AND BUSHES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH AND PERISHING , WEAKNESS BECOMING EVIDENT

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF tyre just legal to min std (4.1.E.1)

NOTE- WHOLE OF CHASSIS MEMBERS S WELL AS OUTRIGGERS AND FLOOR AREAS ARE RUSTED AND RUSTING ,

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre also just legal (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear brake discs are glazed , partially rusted , part lipped inc rusted , may need attn. sooner than later (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS DEEP RUST EVIDENT , RUSTED AND RUSTING (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,457 miles

all four tyres worn on edge of tread

Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,457 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

all four tyres worn on edge of tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 48,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear seat belt has been removed

fuel cap seal cracked

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,485 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,182 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

4 x outrigs/jacking points slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Slight play nearside rear outer suspension pin/bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,189 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Oil leak

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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FB02 LCW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FB02 LCW, 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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FB02 LCW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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