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HJ52 XYL

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,696 mi
Last recorded97,696 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 93,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut between treads, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to the shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,946 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside front inner wing panels corroded

offside & nearside inner sill corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,019 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front Chassis Rail corroded above sub-frame mounting.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,818 miles

Both sides front inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Number indicator lamp cracked and has water ingress

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,140 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Inner steering arms has sight movement at its fixings

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,140 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Inner steering arms has sight movement at its fixings

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,028 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one bulb out in high level brake light

Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,610 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,610 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,612 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

one high mount stop light bulb not working

Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

one high mount stop light bulb not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,904 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,904 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,762 miles

Slight play in N/S/R driveshaft universal joints.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,524 miles

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2005 22,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 22,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HJ52 XYL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ52 XYL, 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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HJ52 XYL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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