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ML02 XCU

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 XCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 124,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 120,166 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced suspension mount both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,450 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 118,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 116,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,576 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 110,576 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight corrosion on n/s inner wing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 107,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre split

offside rear tyre split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,832 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front bumper missing

nearside rear tyre split

offside rear tyre split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 99,633 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brackets on exhaust downpipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,366 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 67,698 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 67,698 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 55,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ML02 XCU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML02 XCU, 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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ML02 XCU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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