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BL51 BND

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,693 mi
Last recorded65,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BND
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,693 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 65,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,529 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres have slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 61,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres have slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2018 55,503 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,376 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,798 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 53,792 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,681 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 51,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,353 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,104 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,363 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear rear hub

wear inner edges front tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear rear hubs

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,487 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight wear rear hubs

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,140 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 31,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,232 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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BL51 BND is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL51 BND, 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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BL51 BND is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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