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FX51 WTL

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,981 mi
Last recorded43,981 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WTL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,981 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 43,978 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 36,926 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2013 32,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,749 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 25 Oct 2012 29,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,952 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 28,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 28,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

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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FX51 WTL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX51 WTL, 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 FX51 WTL registered?

FX51 WTL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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