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VN02 MFE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 MFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 177,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 177,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 175,000 miles

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

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

corrosion evident n/s/f and o/s/f chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2013 172,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 172,381 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 153,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 153,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 135,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 117,624 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 22 Aug 2008 100,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,055 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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VN02 MFE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN02 MFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN02 MFE registered?

VN02 MFE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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