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BU02 MVR

2002 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,863 mi
Last recorded63,863 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 63,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,882 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 61,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,299 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,952 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,051 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 MVR is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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