CarVerify

Free Car Check

BC02 YEF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,357 mi
Last recorded128,357 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 127,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper fuel pipes corroded by the fuel filter.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,384 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lower cat joint.marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective lower cat. marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,891 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 115,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,241 miles

Central Front Upper Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn in the centre

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,512 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 101,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,326 miles

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

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

nearside rear fuel pipe corroding.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear tyres - 3mm.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 85,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,283 miles

offside front tyre cuts outer sidewall.

wiper blade smearing.

Fail 20 Oct 2012 82,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,010 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

recomend tracking check

slight play in offside rear drive shaft diff flange assy

Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,010 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

recomend tracking check

slight play in offside rear drive shaft diff flange assy

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,360 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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BC02 YEF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BC02 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC02 YEF?

You can check the full history of BC02 YEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BC02 YEF registered?

BC02 YEF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BC02 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC02 YEF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC02 YEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BC02 YEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.