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SC02 XJS

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine management light on

nearside door mirror deteriorated

nearside front chassis under wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear floor to sill and outer sill starting to corrode

power steering rack damp

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

nearside front chassis under wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear floor to sill and outer sill starting to corrode

power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

power steering rack damp

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,684 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front chassis under wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear lower sill to chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside front chassis under wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear floor to sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system surface corrosion

handbrake cable casing corroded

nearside front chassis under wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,874 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 66,275 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,199 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 63,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 60,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 56,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,319 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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SC02 XJS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC02 XJS, 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 SC02 XJS registered?

SC02 XJS is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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