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E3 TEF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,307 mi
Last recorded129,307 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 129,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,814 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,359 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 122,300 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,853 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight oil leak from a/c/ compressor area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r floor area corroded but not holed

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mountings corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 119,851 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plate characters spaces in a way that is likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight oil leak from a/c/ compressor area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r floor area corroded but not holed

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mountings corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,646 miles

Front N/S/F & O/S/F Coil springs corroding around the bottom of the springs

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole caused by corrosion near N/S/R Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil around AC Compressor & bottom of engine, indicating possible leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,501 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,280 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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E3 TEF 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 E3 TEF, 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 E3 TEF registered?

E3 TEF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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