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XJ51 SOV

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,832 mi
Last recorded124,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ51 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 124,832 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,920 miles

front floors corroded but not excessive

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 May 2018 120,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

front floors corroded but excessive

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 May 2017 120,580 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion is developing around the floor areas /inner sill areas, front inner wings and rear sub frame. but not considered to be exessive

Fail 9 May 2017 120,572 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion is developing around the floor areas /inner sill areas, front inner wings and rear sub frame. but not considered to be exessive

Pass 23 May 2016 119,308 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 119,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint inner and outer (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front exhaust bracket corroded

brake pipes corroded but not leaking

chassis slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

radiator leaking coolant

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,161 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front suspension componants corroded

all rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

note vehicle general corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Apr 2014 113,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 100,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,382 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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XJ51 SOV is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJ51 SOV, 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 XJ51 SOV registered?

XJ51 SOV is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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