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JO02 MJR

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,896 mi
Last recorded93,896 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 MJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,896 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,169 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,904 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,680 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner edges and perishing

Offside Front Mirror loose

Fail 27 Oct 2018 71,670 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyres wearing inner edges and perishing

Offside Front Mirror loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,645 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,645 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,751 miles

Corrosion above n/s/f coil spring

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Oct 2014 52,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 45,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,008 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,695 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines very slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2011 41,695 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines very slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,700 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 36,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,070 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 33,070 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,397 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 24,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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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JO02 MJR is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JO02 MJR, 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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JO02 MJR is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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