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BU02 MVZ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,527 mi
Last recorded17,527 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 17,527 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 17,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 17,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 17,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 17,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 16,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,287 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 15,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,576 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 MVZ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 MVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU02 MVZ?

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What year was BU02 MVZ registered?

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

Is BU02 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 MVZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU02 MVZ have outstanding finance?

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