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DG02 XSA

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

169,444 mi
Last recorded169,444 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XSA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 169,444 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 168,631 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all four jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 165,819 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 162,834 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 162,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 159,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 159,493 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 155,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to body and underside of vehicle in places

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Corrosion to sub frame/ Suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to sub frame/ Suspension and brake components

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 155,319 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to body and underside of vehicle in places

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Corrosion to sub frame/ Suspension and brake components

NOTE: Fuel level almost empty at time of test

Nearside Front Mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to sub frame/ Suspension and brake components

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 153,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 148,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,669 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 136,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 136,121 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,987 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 130,987 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 124,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,738 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 107,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 94,038 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,482 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DG02 XSA is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DG02 XSA, 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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DG02 XSA is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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