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BU02 MVP

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,799 mi
Last recorded136,799 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,799 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,176 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 107,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,965 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,538 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)

Slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,596 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Oct 2014 95,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,250 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion in the n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,525 miles

Slight wear/lift in O/S/F lower swivel

Some corrosion in N/S/F & O/S/F chassis /inner wheel arch area

Wear/lift in N/S/F Lower swivel

Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,853 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension lower arms have very slight play in the ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,510 miles

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

corrsion starting in o/s and n/s/f chassis around front suspension mountings.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,467 miles

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 Mar 2007 50,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,184 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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BU02 MVP 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 86.4%.

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 BU02 MVP, 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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BU02 MVP is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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