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LJ02 MXM

2002 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,253 mi
Last recorded136,253 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Sovereign86,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 MXM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 136,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside mirror glass discoloured.

Offside Rear seat belt twisted.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre is bald

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre is bald

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

broken washer pipe connection at front screen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 120,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,511 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,511 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 86,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 86,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 83,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2008 81,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2007 64,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 63,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 48,498 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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LJ02 MXM is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ02 MXM, 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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What year was LJ02 MXM registered?

LJ02 MXM is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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