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FJ52 VRY

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VRY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,234 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL light on

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 90,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 90,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded near the fuel filter

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded near the fuel filter

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,283 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded near the fuel filter

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded near the fuel filter

Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded near the fuel filter

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,400 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Wiper blade poor but effectively clears the screen

various Steering & Suspension components are corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,237 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)

nearside front inner wing/chassis section corroded

offside front inner wing/chassis section corroded

rear number plate separating

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,405 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)

front wiper poor

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,788 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)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,173 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,256 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front lower shocker bushes slightly worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,070 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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FJ52 VRY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FJ52 VRY, 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 FJ52 VRY registered?

FJ52 VRY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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