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EJ02 PLV

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,059 mi
Last recorded185,059 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 185,059 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 176,930 miles

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 176,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 169,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 163,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 155,529 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 155,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 147,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 141,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 134,451 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 134,451 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 126,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 118,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 92,970 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn

n/s rear fog lamp not working

oil leak from diff pinion oil seal

slight play in both track rods

Fail 3 May 2006 92,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn

n/s rear fog lamp not working

slight play in both track rods

very bad oil leak from diff pinion oil seal

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 PLV is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PLV, 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 EJ02 PLV registered?

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

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