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MV52 TVE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 TVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BEHIND WHEELS (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORS AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR ALSO REAR BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 85,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BEHIND WHEELS (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORS AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR ALSO REAR BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 85,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 84,095 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak vac pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coved in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 83,360 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coved in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,660 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,470 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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MV52 TVE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV52 TVE, 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 MV52 TVE registered?

MV52 TVE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for MV52 TVE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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