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MW51 JOH

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,822 mi
Last recorded191,822 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 JOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 191,822 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 1 May 2015 188,450 miles

engine light on

play in rear suspension

Fail 28 Apr 2015 188,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine light on

play in rear suspension

Pass 16 Apr 2014 181,049 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2014 181,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 174,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 166,735 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 166,731 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake discs corroded

Engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 158,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 141,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 128,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Apr 2008 128,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 109,327 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 86,415 miles

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

slight play at offside rear wheel (poss wheel bearing)

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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MW51 JOH is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW51 JOH, 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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MW51 JOH is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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