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MH02 BGU

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 BGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,244 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point marked in yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,287 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,287 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,666 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,666 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,097 miles

Both Front inner wings rusty

Both Front tyres worn on inner edges

NSR upper arm bushes have some movement

OSF top arm balljoint has some play

OSR wheel bearing has slight play

Underside generally rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,700 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre light perished cracks

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,637 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,068 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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MH02 BGU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MH02 BGU, 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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MH02 BGU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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