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M15 JYF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 JYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheelarch/sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,616 miles

Offside Front inner wheelarch/sill corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,335 miles

Nearside Front jacking point/floor corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front jacking point/floor corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,935 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 93,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s light on. (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning light on dash. (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light very dim.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,928 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,429 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has some bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has some bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

WARNING ON SAYING LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL,BUT LEVEL IS OK.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,747 miles

engine mangment light on.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,744 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated say,s level is low. (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working in boot lid. (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine mangment light on.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,224 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated ----- but still sealing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 46,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated ----- but still sealing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,463 miles

nearside front tyre limit inner edge

part of centre stop not working

Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre limit inner edge

part of centre stop not working

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,780 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,650 miles

n/s/r rear tyre getting low

o/s mirror damaged but not obstructing view of road

slight play both rear top arm yolks

slight play steering rack bushes

Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r rear tyre getting low

o/s mirror damaged but not obstructing view of road

slight play both rear top arm yolks

slight play steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,281 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm.

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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M15 JYF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 M15 JYF, 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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M15 JYF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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