2002 Jaguar XJ · 1,951 MOT tests
2002 Jaguar XJ reliability
2002 Jaguar XJs fail 29.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 23 XJ years (1,951 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 29.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 88,829
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,951
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.7% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.7%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Brakes6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Tyres4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.51%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.84%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.95%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.79%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.74%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.53%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.12%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.33%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.97%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2002 Jaguar XJs fail 29.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 23 XJ years (1,951 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.51% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.84% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Jaguar XJ shows 88,829 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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