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BT02 XYB

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,693 mi
Last recorded148,693 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XYB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 148,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

patches of heavy underside corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 147,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

patches of heavy underside corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2022 147,287 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arches, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides subframe brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 146,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 144,457 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 143,227 miles

patches of underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,968 miles

patches of corrosion

rear subframe brackets corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,968 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,094 miles

both front inner wings heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

rear subframe brackets corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,582 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 139,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,605 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 138,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,036 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded.

Slight play in nearside front hub assembly.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,246 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,515 miles

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

front discs getting rusty

o/side front tyre wairing on inner edge

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 XYB is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

BT02 XYB is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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