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VA02 WHE

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,993 mi
Last recorded144,993 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,294 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 144,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,659 miles

EM light on

Front wiper split

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

O/S/F indicator lens broken

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 128,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on

Front wiper split

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

O/S/F indicator lens broken

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 113,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 105,828 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 105,824 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,744 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 100,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine managment light on

srs light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,991 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine managment light on

srs light on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,766 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 88,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,266 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 49,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 30,680 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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VA02 WHE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA02 WHE, 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 VA02 WHE registered?

VA02 WHE is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is VA02 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 WHE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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