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T55 SON

2002 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,102 mi
Last recorded129,102 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 SON
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 122,366 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 113,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,702 miles

engine warning light is on

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in rear universal outer joints

stone chips in zone a and b of the windscreen

the underflooring is starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,214 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)

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

front wiper starting to smear

Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper is starting to smear

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,612 miles

both front tyres are on the limit

rear pads are 70% worn

very slight play in both rear driveshafts

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,436 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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T55 SON is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 T55 SON, 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 T55 SON registered?

T55 SON is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is T55 SON safe to buy?

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