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VA52 NXV

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,578 mi
Last recorded135,578 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NXV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 135,578 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 125,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroding

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch, Chassis area is corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside front ()

Various front and rear Steering, Braking and Suspension components are corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,991 miles

All underbody suspension components surface corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Also small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch very slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Also small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter area ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,979 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All underbody suspension parts have surface corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch very slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM & has a cut not deep enough to show ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter area ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,168 miles

Both inner and outer sill

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 112,168 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both inner and outer sill

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 110,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 107,697 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 26 Feb 2016 106,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2016 105,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 100,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 97,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,488 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,911 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,964 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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VA52 NXV is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VA52 NXV, 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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VA52 NXV is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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