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NBZ 422

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,366 mi
Last recorded141,366 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 422
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,366 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass discoloured/blurry (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 141,365 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass discoloured/blurry (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,061 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 134,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower inner sill front hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 125,460 miles

light corrosion to both front inner sills

Fail 30 Apr 2022 125,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

light corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 18 May 2021 122,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle has undersill

Fail 13 May 2021 122,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle has undersill

Pass 19 May 2020 121,179 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,942 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,413 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,808 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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NBZ 422 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NBZ 422, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBZ 422 registered?

NBZ 422 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is NBZ 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 422 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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