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R30 NBS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,100 mi
Last recorded143,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 NBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 143,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 143,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 143,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,643 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 9 Apr 2019 140,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,031 miles

Coolant level low displayed.

EML light on

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,125 miles

engine management light illuminated

n/s/front jacking point starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Jan 2017 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 129,394 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 129,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 113,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 112,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,969 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2012 103,922 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,015 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,015 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,688 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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R30 NBS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R30 NBS, 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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R30 NBS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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