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SL02 OOY

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,610 mi
Last recorded124,610 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 OOY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,766 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar slightly corroded both side rear (2.2.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,761 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front parts of sills/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 122,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front parts of inner sills/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,370 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (front part of sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,479 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,476 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 109,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 105,478 miles

Minor damaged to drivers seat belt webbing.

Minor leak on nearside exhaust pipe out of the catalytic converter.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON THE 1.6 MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMITS

Offside rear tyre nearing 1.6mm legal tread depth.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,764 miles

n/s front wheel rim is slightly bent

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,119 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear light lens cracked but not effecting its operation

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,432 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 May 2006 44,230 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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SL02 OOY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL02 OOY, 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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SL02 OOY is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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