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EO02 MZE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,663 mi
Last recorded68,663 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 MZE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,638 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 68,636 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,023 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 63,023 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 50,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,764 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 41,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,950 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 40,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,663 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & on limit

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge & on limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,072 miles

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)

has crack outside sweep area may travel and need attention

Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,954 miles

crack in bottom ofsceen not in a or b zone but may run may req attention later

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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EO02 MZE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc 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 EO02 MZE, 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 EO02 MZE registered?

EO02 MZE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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