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GF52 VXN

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VXN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,485 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 70,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine light on

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion inner sills and inner front wheel archs

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,139 miles

Front and rear subframes and brake and suspension parts corroded

Front brakes showing distortion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,920 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 57,920 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT BOTH FRONT CATS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,758 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front exhaust security bracket missing two bolts (bell housing bolts) but system still secure

Nearside Front inner sill has a small hole however is out of prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage but no cords exposed

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow return

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake telle tell warning light not working but not affecting operation of brake fluid telle tell warning light

Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,758 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front exhaust security bracket missing two bolts (bell housing bolts) but system still secure

Nearside Front inner sill has a small hole however is out of prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage but no cords exposed

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow return

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake telle tell warning light not working but not affecting operation of brake fluid telle tell warning light

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,123 miles

Nearside door mirror dull/unclear

Nearside rear seatbelt reel noisey in operation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 17 Nov 2014 44,123 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside door mirror dull/unclear

Nearside rear seatbelt reel noisey in operation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,629 miles

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 Nov 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 21,059 miles

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

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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GF52 VXN is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GF52 VXN, 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 GF52 VXN registered?

GF52 VXN is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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