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FG02 XEP

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,712 mi
Last recorded124,712 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 XEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 124,712 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on fuel lines

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on both front inner wheel arch chassis legs

Lift in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside mirror glass weathered

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all fuel lines

Corrosion on both inner sills, around all jacking points, front floor sections and both front inner wheel arch chassis leg sections

Lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 26 Mar 2019 119,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all fuel lines

Corrosion on both inner sills, around all jacking points, front floor sections and both front inner wheel arch chassis leg sections

Lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion on both rear jacking points

Corrosion on rear fuel lines

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch chassis section corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor to sill section (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion on both rear jacking points

Corrosion on rear fuel lines

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch chassis section corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,551 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on inner sills

Corrosion on nearside front + offside rear brake pipes

Lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,466 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on inner sills

Corrosion on nearside front + offside rear brake pipes

Lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,032 miles

Both front exhaust mountings corroded

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion on fuel lines

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,532 miles

Both front exhaust mountings corroded

Corrosion on both inner sills

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,944 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r reg lamp came on when tapped

Fail 14 May 2011 68,468 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

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

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

Play in steering rack arms

Un-able to open Nearside rear passengers door

Pass 14 May 2011 68,468 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

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

Play in steering rack arms

Un-able to open Nearside rear passengers door

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,321 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,321 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre stop lamp loose. Front fog lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,766 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,752 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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FG02 XEP is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEP, 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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FG02 XEP is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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