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BU02 MWM

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,798 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,435 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,853 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,708 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 67,708 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,829 miles

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

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

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2022 66,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2021 66,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,482 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,544 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,948 miles

Differential pinion oil seal leaking.

Engine covers fitted.

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,857 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 MWM is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MWM, 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 BU02 MWM registered?

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

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