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MJI 556

2002 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 556
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 56,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

subframe, inner wheel arch, inner/outer sills, suspension mounts, under body, chassie legs, brake pipe, spring, suspension components front to rear corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,476 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 56,120 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 55,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,374 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,300 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,300 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,805 miles

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jan 2015 44,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 40,858 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,773 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 26,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,768 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 14,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MJI 556 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MJI 556, 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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MJI 556 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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