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S70 PCL

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 PCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,941 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 87,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

both wings corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2024 81,773 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))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

both wings corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,289 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs/inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg inner (engine side) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 78,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs/inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg inner (engine side) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

under vehicle components/structure surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2021 71,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

under vehicle components/structure surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 69,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 62,221 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 58,887 miles

front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

rear Drive shaft(s) uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

Pass 22 May 2015 57,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,764 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 54,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,296 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2009 49,101 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 45,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 37,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,536 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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S70 PCL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S70 PCL, 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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S70 PCL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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