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XJ51 XXJ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,843 mi
Last recorded185,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ51 XXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 185,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & detached (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General under body corrosion - Not structural

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 70% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 185,399 miles

Engine light iluminated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 70% approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 184,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 15 Apr 2016 184,980 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,867 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 184,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 183,450 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Handbrake readings low on o/s noted during rolling brake test

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Pass 24 Dec 2012 177,335 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2011 168,760 miles

F/O/S and both rear tyres all wearing on inner edges

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 168,760 miles

F/O/S and both rear tyres all wearing on inner edges

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 162,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

one bulb out in high level stop lamp but still more than 50%

some surface corrosion to fuel pipes over near side rear axel

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 30 Dec 2008 153,749 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in both rear hubs

Fail 22 Dec 2008 153,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in both rear hubs

Pass 4 Jan 2007 131,205 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 120,372 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XXJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXJ, 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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XJ51 XXJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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