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LV51 VPY

2002 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,135 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,058 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inner door pannel loose (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,096 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,387 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

wet test

Pass 2 Dec 2017 79,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,839 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,538 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,358 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 62,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,656 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 31,752 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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LV51 VPY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LV51 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 VPY registered?

LV51 VPY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is LV51 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 VPY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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