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OV02 JTX

2002 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,601 mi
Last recorded187,601 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JTX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 187,601 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills are corroded but the structural rigidity is not reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 182,625 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy section of exhaust removed/ missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy section of exhaust removed/ missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

weld on plate adjacent to offside front subframe detached, note no holes evident on vehicle structure behind plate

Fail 27 Jan 2025 181,991 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded, leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury damage to wing resulting in sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy section of exhaust removed/ missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy section of exhaust removed/ missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

weld on plate adjacent to offside front subframe detached, note no holes evident on vehicle structure behind plate

Pass 15 Feb 2024 177,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 176,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 173,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,812 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 167,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 161,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 157,507 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 157,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,810 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 155,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2016 152,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,444 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 133,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 129,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,125 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,651 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,126 miles

offside front chassis rusting

some play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2007 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both sides rear tyres worn to excess

offside front chassis rusting

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearings

some play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,207 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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OV02 JTX is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV02 JTX, 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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OV02 JTX is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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