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DF02 AKJ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,645 mi
Last recorded203,645 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 AKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 203,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 202,662 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 202,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to bracing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to bracing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 2015 200,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 195,189 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 195,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 185,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 185,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 170,917 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 143,623 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 143,622 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted

engine light on

n/s/f headlamp security

n/s/r tyre wall damage

play in both rear wheels

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 123,236 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF02 AKJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF02 AKJ, 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 DF02 AKJ registered?

DF02 AKJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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