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VU52 GCZ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,085 mi
Last recorded166,085 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 GCZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 166,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 160,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 160,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 156,071 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 141,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 141,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 129,094 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 129,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,198 miles

All four tyres tread low

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,600 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 106,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,369 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,215 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 46,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 36,427 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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VU52 GCZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU52 GCZ, 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 VU52 GCZ registered?

VU52 GCZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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