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S3 XJR

2002 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

148,950 mi
Last recorded148,950 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xjr85,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,950 miles

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

Slight corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Dec 2025 148,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Dec 2024 147,839 miles

Slight corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Nov 2024 147,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Dec 2023 147,694 miles

fuel cap seal worn / deteriorating

general underside corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2023 147,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal worn / deteriorating

general underside corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2023 147,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both Wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 142,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all arears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 135,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,711 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2018 126,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2017 120,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 120,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 119,203 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 119,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,703 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 113,279 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 113,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 107,948 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 May 2010 107,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,827 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 102,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 102,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 95,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 78,179 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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S3 XJR is a 2002 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 85,272 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S3 XJR registered?

S3 XJR is a 2002 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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