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VA02 VGR

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VGR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,890 miles

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

under body and brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 89,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 85,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 85,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and worn smooth outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hand brake readings low may require adjustment or repair

Pass 16 May 2016 79,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2016 79,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,125 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,003 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,934 miles

n s front tyre side wall perrished

Fail 31 May 2011 55,932 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n s front tyre side wall perrished

Pass 6 May 2010 50,764 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 50,764 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 46,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,192 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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VA02 VGR is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VA02 VGR, 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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VA02 VGR is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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