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X8 XJX

2002 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,020 mi
Last recorded77,020 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 XJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 77,020 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis /out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion/suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,849 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 67,116 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have protection applied (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside front floor areas corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Underside protection applied

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,211 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Offside front floor holed and corroded ( outwith prescribed areas)

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Offside Front Floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Pass 20 May 2019 63,291 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Fail 20 May 2019 63,291 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Pass 8 May 2018 60,380 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor corroded

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 56,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 56,774 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 54,488 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 54,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 51,873 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 51,871 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 50,367 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,439 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroding

knocking through front shockabsorbers

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,702 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,194 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 41,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,785 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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X8 XJX is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X8 XJX, 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 X8 XJX registered?

X8 XJX is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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