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FJ52 VRZ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,586 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,266 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind both front shock absorbers

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,393 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis legs corroded behind shock absorbers (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 62,352 miles

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis legs corroded behind shock absorbers (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r road wheel has slight play

Nearside Rear n/s/r roll bar link rod bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear o/s/r road wheel has slight play

Offside Rear o/s/r roll bar link rod bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,215 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 VRZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

FJ52 VRZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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