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VN02 MFF

2002 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,965 mi
Last recorded95,965 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 MFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 95,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 95,963 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,105 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,203 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 82,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,958 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 55,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,919 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 37,876 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,111 miles

nearside outer door mirror lens insecure but not affecting visibility.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,838 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,418 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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VN02 MFF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc 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 VN02 MFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN02 MFF registered?

VN02 MFF is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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