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PR 969

2002 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR 969
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play track rod

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,213 miles

Front both front tyres worn bald inside edge of tyres

Front slight play track rods

Nearside Front corrosion by shock asorber and both front inner sills

Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear axle and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres worn bald inside edge of tyres

Front slight play track rods

Nearside Front corrosion by shock asorber and both front inner sills

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,515 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2018 59,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment lamp displayed

n/s o/s rear brake pads appear to be low

re hi viz stop lamp fell down

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,157 miles

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

engine managment lamp displayed

n/s o/s rear brake pads appear to be low

re hi viz stop lamp fell down

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,603 miles

slight movement n/s o/s rack arm assembley

Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight movement n/s o/s rack arm assembley

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,800 miles

engine manangment lamp displayed

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner tyre tread area

slight movement n/s o/s rear universal joints

Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,211 miles

both front tyre edges worn low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,752 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 13,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 10,674 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 10,674 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PR 969 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PR 969, 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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What year was PR 969 registered?

PR 969 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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