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EJ02 PVE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,109 mi
Last recorded167,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 PVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 167,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

e.m.l on

Pass 9 Jan 2024 167,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 166,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 166,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 161,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 151,634 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 145,492 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 145,487 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 134,764 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,794 miles

Both front tyres just legal on inner edge

Engine management flushed on while testing but didnt stay on

Slight movement in top wishbone bushes and lower balljoints

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,191 miles

Engine warning light is on

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Signs of surface corrision to rear subframe and rear subframe mounting areas

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 72,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,619 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 PVE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ02 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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