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EJ02 PVW

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,199 mi
Last recorded208,199 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2020 208,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Both front suspension dust covers deteriorated

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

Brake pipes corroded

Inner/outer sills and floor pan holed and corroded with rust in multiple places outside of 30cm of a prescribed area

Vehicle underside and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 206,410 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

slight wear to o/s/r hub assembley outer universal joint

Fail 6 Aug 2019 206,410 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

slight wear to o/s/r hub assembley outer universal joint

Pass 16 Aug 2018 202,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 197,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 191,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

engine overheated during emissiions test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 184,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 172,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 166,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 166,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 155,088 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 155,088 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 141,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 123,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,225 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 PVW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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