2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

496 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 496 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  10. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension15.3%
  2. Lights & electrics13.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  4. Body & chassis10.3%
  5. Brakes9.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2002 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 496 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).