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GN02 YGD

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,141 mi
Last recorded117,141 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 YGD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 109,974 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,922 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,922 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan corrode within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of fluid leak (could be transmission or power steering)

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,334 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has play

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,464 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,096 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,025 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 64,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,921 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,706 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 607,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,009 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,381 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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GN02 YGD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN02 YGD, 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 GN02 YGD registered?

GN02 YGD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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