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J7 FMW

2002 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,774 mi
Last recorded30,774 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FMW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,774 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 29,774 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 29,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 28,835 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONTS AND OSR have splits down to cords around outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack around outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 26,580 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow reaction (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,910 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,651 miles

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

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,616 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,058 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)

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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J7 FMW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J7 FMW, 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 J7 FMW registered?

J7 FMW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is J7 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 FMW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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