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EJ02 MKE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,098 mi
Last recorded162,098 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 MKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 162,098 miles

corrosion evident n/s and o/s front suspension top mounting area

corrosion evident under n/s front wheel arch

n/s front indicator lens damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2025 162,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear jacking point corroded

corrosion evident n/s and o/s front suspension top mounting area

corrosion evident under n/s front wheel arch

n/s front indicator lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2024 159,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 158,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 158,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill area holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 156,800 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under n/s front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under o/s front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 156,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under n/s front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under o/s front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,839 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 152,874 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various areas of light corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2018 145,075 miles

Vehicle has coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,268 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 134,264 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,886 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,183 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,056 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,972 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 71,972 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,504 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2006 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 MKE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MKE, 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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EJ02 MKE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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