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MX52 BKY

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 BKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 107,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe broken away from the back of the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,338 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 104,001 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 103,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,804 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 1 Oct 2021 100,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside body covered in under seal

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,750 miles

Entire underside covered in thick underseal preventing a full inspection of body and brake pipes.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,610 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,782 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 83,299 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,621 miles

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

n/s/f inner arch slight corrorsion

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,032 miles

slight play in rear diff flanges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,026 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MX52 BKY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MX52 BKY, 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 MX52 BKY registered?

MX52 BKY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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