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PF51 RCX

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 RCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,968 miles

underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,683 miles

underbody has corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,386 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,077 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 101,067 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,877 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,034 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front wiper blades smearing on screen

rear fuel pipe excessively corroded

steering rack pipe corroded and damp

Fail 17 Dec 2014 99,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front wiper blades smearing on screen

rear fuel pipe excessively corroded

steering rack pipe corroded and damp

Pass 30 Dec 2013 98,702 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,541 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,901 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2006 62,882 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 62,875 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,977 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PF51 RCX is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF51 RCX, 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 PF51 RCX registered?

PF51 RCX is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is PF51 RCX safe to buy?

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