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A8 HGL

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,435 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,630 miles

Central Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view contained within 10mm below drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

metal fuel pipe to filter rear vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,923 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear lower suspension arms corroded slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,831 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear lower suspension arms corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,519 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,222 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing lower inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,508 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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A8 HGL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 HGL, 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 A8 HGL registered?

A8 HGL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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