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N7 SOS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SOS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,256 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 67,251 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (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))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 67,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner sill area corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and starting to crack between treads but not yet to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill area corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer door handle faulty but presented with window open

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,132 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack on n/s (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody and components front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 58,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded across rear of rack, heavy corrosion to the n/s (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system x1 front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated leak on pipe, low brake fluid warning illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack on n/s (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody and components front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,742 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess 1st pull handbrake cable has slight corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables have corrosion to outer sheathing and suspect this will give slight corrosion to cables (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the front near side also appears to be glazed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep from steering rack at input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Dec 2018 53,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine failsafe indicated on dashboard engine malfunction indicator, refer to additional advisory relating to engine speed control (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake lagging in operation brakes all round appear to lagging slightly in operation and ability to bring vehicle to a stop in the expect manner (1.2.1 (d))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess 1st pull handbrake cable has slight corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables have corrosion to outer sheathing and suspect this will give slight corrosion to cables (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the front near side also appears to be glazed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep from steering rack at input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine in failsafe mode, appears that the throttle control is defective in that the engine does not have the gradual application of engine speed with pedal position

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,361 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 40,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,842 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 37,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N7 SOS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N7 SOS, 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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N7 SOS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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