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SM02 PVD

2002 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,300 mi
Last recorded17,300 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 PVD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 17,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 17,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 16,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 16,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 16,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 15,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,215 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 9,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 8,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,716 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 5,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SM02 PVD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SM02 PVD, 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 SM02 PVD registered?

SM02 PVD is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is SM02 PVD safe to buy?

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