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RY51 FDC

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,288 mi
Last recorded171,288 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FDC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Unable to check brake pad condition as obscured

Pass 17 Jan 2013 165,773 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 155,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 155,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 144,375 miles

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

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

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

rear differential oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 144,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear differential oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 134,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 134,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 124,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 114,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 100,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge close to ply

Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge close to ply

Pass 31 Jan 2006 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RY51 FDC is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RY51 FDC, 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 RY51 FDC registered?

RY51 FDC is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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