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MF52 YTZ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 YTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front COILSPRING CARRIERS CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

POSITION LAMPS AND REG LIGHTS ONLY COME ON WITH HEADLIGHTS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,459 miles

Central locking system faulty.

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens delaminated ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake recorded 17%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 95,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central locking system faulty.

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens delaminated ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake recorded 17%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,467 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 92,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill coroding

Offside Front jacking point coroding

Offside Front jacking point coroding

Offside Rear inner sill coroding

Fail 4 Apr 2019 90,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill coroding

Offside Front jacking point coroding

Offside Front jacking point coroding

Offside Rear inner sill coroding

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,423 miles

nearside front chassis in inner wing coroded

offside and nearside inner sills coroded

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,681 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

front and rear lower sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,062 miles

nearside front inner wheelarch area corroded

rear sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,928 miles

nearside front chassis under the wheel arch coroded

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the outer edge to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,985 miles

Engine fault light on

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,493 miles

advice only rear axle drive shaft off and nearsde u/j have slight play

Pass 17 May 2010 63,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,799 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,618 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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MF52 YTZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF52 YTZ, 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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MF52 YTZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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