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BT02 MGE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,732 miles

slight play in ns rear bush

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/s + O/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,267 miles

Nearside Front body corroded not in prescibed area

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear nuckel joint worn

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

Offside Front body not in prescribed area

both front shock bushes worn

Fail 17 Jul 2018 86,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body corroded not in prescibed area

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear nuckel joint worn

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

Offside Front body not in prescribed area

both front shock bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,521 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,750 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,740 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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BT02 MGE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 BT02 MGE, 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 BT02 MGE registered?

BT02 MGE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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