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S25 DSD

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,136 mi
Last recorded71,136 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 DSD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,555 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,573 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light remains on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,645 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,197 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit advice change

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 39,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

alternater belt slightly worn

offside rear tyre cut but not exsposing the cords

slight corrosion in places

Pass 20 May 2008 25,863 miles

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

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

fuel and brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 3 May 2007 17,000 miles

front and rear brake disc's slightly corroded

offside and nearside front and rear tyre's worn close to legal limit

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,838 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S25 DSD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S25 DSD, 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 S25 DSD registered?

S25 DSD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is S25 DSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 DSD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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