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GU02 EPF

2002 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Sovereign86,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EPF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 65,607 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Underside wax oiled

Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,482 miles

Underside wax oiled

Fail 24 Jan 2025 65,482 miles

Underside wax oiled

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,357 miles

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

Underside wax oiled

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 65,357 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside wax oiled

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,219 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog light warning light not working inside vehicle but working outside

Vehicle been underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,093 miles

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

Rear fog light warning light not working inside vehicle but working outside

Vehicle been underseal

Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear fog light warning light not working inside vehicle but working outside

Vehicle been underseal

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle been unsealed underneath

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,752 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 19 Jan 2017 64,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,462 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front inner wings are corroding.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,587 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,601 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 53,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,102 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,102 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,734 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,046 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,703 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,553 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,891 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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GU02 EPF is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 86,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 EPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU02 EPF is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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