2002 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · DF02 AKJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, evidenced by a clean MOT pass in March 2026 at 203,645 miles where no defects were recorded. This indicates a stable maintenance trend following a period of significant neglect noted a decade ago. While the 2016 test revealed critical failures regarding tyres, the most recent inspection suggests the current owner has addressed previous safety concerns and maintained the vehicle to a passing standard since. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable six-year gap in records between the 2010 and 2016 tests, during which the car covered roughly 7,500 miles. Since 2016, the vehicle has seen more regular usage, accumulating over 31,000 miles in the last ten years. This consistent mileage is generally beneficial for older Jaguars to prevent the degradation of seals and the corrosion that often occurs with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and rubber components given the high mileage and age of the chassis. The 2016 failure for front tyres with exposed ply cords indicates that the vehicle was previously driven on unsafe equipment, which can cause accelerated wear on control arm bushings and hubs. Inspect the inner tyres for uneven wear and check the structural integrity of the subframes, as these are common points of corrosion for this model that a standard MOT does not always capture.