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RN02 MPE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,652 mi
Last recorded154,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 MPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 154,652 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 154,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,548 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 143,419 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,557 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 136,557 miles

Nearside Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside is outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,652 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer chassis - corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plate letters appear slightly smaller than standard

Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working switch (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer chassis - corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plate letters appear slightly smaller than standard

Pass 21 Oct 2014 125,145 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 20 Oct 2014 125,145 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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 20 Jan 2014 124,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cover missing nsr number plate light

engine management light on,on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,845 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 97,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 97,678 miles

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

engine management light on but ok on emmisions

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,147 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)

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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RN02 MPE 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 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 RN02 MPE, 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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RN02 MPE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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