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BU02 MVS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,013 mi
Last recorded85,013 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 71,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 67,562 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes surface corrosion-o/s/f tyre wearing low-o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 225/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 65,760 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 225/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm 225/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 225/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,088 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm 225/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 225/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,613 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 56,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,637 miles

N/S over axle fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,061 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,889 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,877 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,427 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 MVS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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