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BU02 MWP

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,413 mi
Last recorded47,413 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 43,822 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SEVERELY CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 43,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE COMPARED TO THE OFF SIDE REAR

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SEVERELY CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 39,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Suspension Components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper missing at the time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 39,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 38,466 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,930 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner arch sections have slighty rust

Pass 7 May 2013 36,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,565 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 MWP is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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