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SY51 GBF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,240 mi
Last recorded91,240 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 GBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,240 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded suspension corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2018 91,231 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded suspension corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,250 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2015

Radiator leaking.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Radiator leaking.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dash warning indicating a suspension fault.

o/s rear exaust clamp corroded.

sat nav mounting should not be in the wiper swept area.

Pass 6 May 2011 74,900 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 67,512 miles

front exhaust clamps corroded

fuel lines corroded

rear brake disks in poor condition

rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 23 May 2008 50,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,102 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 19,164 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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SY51 GBF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY51 GBF, 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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SY51 GBF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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