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WC02 MKW

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,898 mi
Last recorded58,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC02 MKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 58,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 58,886 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 58,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded but not affecting structural strength, braking or suspension function. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,820 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 56,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength By leading rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left bank catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Driveshaft is also structural suspension component on Jaguars (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,019 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 55,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,347 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill directly behind front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill directly behind front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms nearside and offside corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Chassis corrosion behind strut

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,098 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,365 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

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)

Offside front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,673 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,193 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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 10 Dec 2010 39,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 27,077 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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WC02 MKW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WC02 MKW, 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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WC02 MKW is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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