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FG02 SXU

2002 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,516 mi
Last recorded153,516 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 153,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 153,353 miles

corrosion in area of front and rear jacking points

Fail 19 Sep 2019 153,353 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in area of front and rear jacking points

Pass 13 Jul 2018 151,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 151,300 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 151,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported Cat (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 144,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front tyre cracking along bead

nearside front tyre inside edge worn

nearside rear tyre cracking along bead

offside front tyre cracking along bead

offside front tyre inside edge worn

offside rear tyre cracking along bead

Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 139,190 miles

both lower ball joint rubbers split

both wing mirrors fading

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2013 139,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both lower ball joint rubbers split

both wing mirrors fading

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2011 136,390 miles

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 30 Dec 2010 133,669 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 13 Jan 2010 125,930 miles

Engine management light showing a fault

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,768 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 106,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Feb 2008 106,868 miles

Slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Feb 2007 92,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,176 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 76,765 miles

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

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

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

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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FG02 SXU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG02 SXU, 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 FG02 SXU registered?

FG02 SXU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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