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KW02 EAW

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 EAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 138,484 miles

All tyres perished on outer shoulders

Chip in windscreen

General underside of vehicle corroded, suspension components, also all 4 coil springs

Rear UJ joints worn

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 138,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area, floor area, within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area, floor area, within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on outer edges due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension in general signs of advanced corrosion

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on outer edges due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear U J Joints worn

Rear subframes/chassis area body signs of advanced corrosion. Covered in copious amounts of underseal and paint

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 130,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 130,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 129,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 129,349 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 128,455 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear linkage rubbers badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 127,151 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 127,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2019 127,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis Leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 122,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,641 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2011 77,873 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,335 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,263 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 23 Aug 2006 34,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,832 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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KW02 EAW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KW02 EAW, 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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KW02 EAW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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