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RV51 FME

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FME
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer body panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 80,881 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst in rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted brake shoe retaining clip / spring adrift (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer body panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,148 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat back rest (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,133 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside has general corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,133 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

underside has general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,694 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting to form upon underbody/floor

metal fuel lines have corrosion forming

n/s/f inner wing panel, corrosion forming

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,904 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis rusted. o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,144 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,129 miles

eml light on and n/s/f chassic area surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,271 miles

EML ON

N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,551 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit

o/s rear brake slightly binding

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,045 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,942 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 3 Feb 2006 11,814 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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RV51 FME is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RV51 FME, 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 RV51 FME registered?

RV51 FME is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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