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RY51 FDU

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,182 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,913 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,766 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 86,341 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,060 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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RY51 FDU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

RY51 FDU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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