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SJ02 XXE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 XXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,064 miles

under body corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,176 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,577 miles

both inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,031 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 100,009 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,391 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under car, ok at time of test.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,413 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,720 miles

brake discs rusty/poor condition

possible coolant leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassiss within 30cm suspension braking (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake discs rusty/poor condition

possible coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2015 93,029 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2015 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

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

Corrosion on both front inner arches

Corrosion on sills

EML light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Various under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,220 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,206 miles

Corrosion forming under vehicle.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion forming under vehicle.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,636 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,585 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/r light cluster

some wear to front and rear discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls

underside of vehicle has been covered in waxoyl

Pass 20 Jan 2009 77,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes rusty front and rear suspension parts rusty condition

some play rear hubs underside of body rusty floor pans rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2009 77,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

power steering pipes rusty front and rear suspension parts rusty condition

some play rear hubs underside of body rusty floor pans rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,611 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,736 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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SJ02 XXE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ02 XXE, 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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SJ02 XXE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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