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AY02 FTC

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,507 mi
Last recorded150,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FTC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 150,507 miles

engine has slight water leak front of engine

Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 131,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,635 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 122,635 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,943 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,532 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 99,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,980 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,196 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,723 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,877 miles

Engine MIL light is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,935 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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AY02 FTC is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY02 FTC, 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 AY02 FTC registered?

AY02 FTC is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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