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J3 VRS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,053 mi
Last recorded68,053 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,053 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure/ Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 24 Feb 2023 68,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure/ Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,008 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, sills &wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 4 Mar 2022 68,007 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, sills &wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,960 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Body corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 67,958 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Body corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,856 miles

Body corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Brake pipes & Fuel pipes corroded, covered in grease

Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Brake components & Prescribed areas corroded, not seriously weakened

Coolant leak (radiator?)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,224 miles

Brake pipes & Fuel pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust corroded

Nearside & Offside front inner wheel arch prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure/Chassis corrosion not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,217 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes & Fuel pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust corroded

Nearside & Offside front inner wheel arch prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure/Chassis corrosion not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,982 miles

All Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Brake pipe/s corroded but not weakened

Coolant leak RADIATOR? ()

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 66,982 miles

All Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

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

Brake pipe/s corroded but not weakened

Coolant leak RADIATOR? ()

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,195 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,445 miles

All Suspension, Steering & Brake components have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion Front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,997 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension & brake components have slight corrosion

rear suspension & brake components have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,903 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,486 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,236 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 22,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,519 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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J3 VRS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J3 VRS, 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 J3 VRS registered?

J3 VRS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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