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EJ02 MHY

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 MHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 136,790 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 136,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,623 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 127,555 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 127,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 109,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2022 109,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,721 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,823 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 91,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 91,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,405 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os rear door unable to open

Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,698 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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EJ02 MHY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ02 MHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ02 MHY registered?

EJ02 MHY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is EJ02 MHY safe to buy?

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