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EK51 HTJ

2002 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 134,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 128,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 125,882 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 122,445 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING FROM BOTH SIDES FROM DRIVESHAFT SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material same area as vehicle corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 120,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material same area as vehicle corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,925 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres fitted to road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 117,924 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres fitted to road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,355 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 113,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,142 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 109,865 miles

wiper smeary

Pass 16 May 2016 108,919 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 107,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 104,695 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 104,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 102,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 100,266 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 100,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 96,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 84,583 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,900 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 80,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s/r panel

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 66,666 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 666,666 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EK51 HTJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK51 HTJ, 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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EK51 HTJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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