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J12 SPS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 113,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 112,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 110,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 109,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 109,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,799 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mountings corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear subframe mountings corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 98,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,866 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,476 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 7 Jun 2008 86,378 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,619 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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J12 SPS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J12 SPS, 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 J12 SPS registered?

J12 SPS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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