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EK02 BYF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 104,319 miles

Aux drive belt worn

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,925 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and crossmember as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,309 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 85,881 miles

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

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

slight play to rear hub/halfshaft o/s and n/s

Pass 30 May 2015 81,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,648 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

chip to screen o/s

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,648 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

chip to screen o/s

Pass 1 May 2009 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 May 2008 49,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,605 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn bald inner edge

nearside rear hub slight play

offside rear hub slight play

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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EK02 BYF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EK02 BYF, 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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EK02 BYF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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