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SW52 OGF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 OGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2025 88,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/ sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front chassis leg under wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,685 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill's underbody jacking points and rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,648 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills marked with chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan/kick plate corroded and chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill's underbody jacking points and rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,345 miles

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front both wishbones corrorded

power steering pipe corrorded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINT WORN

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,987 miles

coolant leek

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside front inner wings slightly corroded around shock absorbers

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,243 miles

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

both front inner wheel arch's slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,217 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both front inner wheel arch's slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,210 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 51,998 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,998 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,090 miles

off-side front flasher lens damaged

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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SW52 OGF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW52 OGF, 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 SW52 OGF registered?

SW52 OGF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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