BG02 YDW

2002 JAGUAR — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
JAGUAR
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2967 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 June 2018
Last recorded mileage
45,249 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Jaguar has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 45,249 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2018-06-19, which is a critical red flag for a 24-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 10,512 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers detected.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2018-06-19; current status 'Not valid' — a critical safety and legal concern.
  • 7 test failures (Feb 2010, Mar 2011, Apr 2012, Mar 2014, Apr 2015, May 2016) with 12 passes.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (17 times) and tyres (8 times) across multiple tests.
  • Consistent pattern of suspension and emissions failures, indicating systemic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 10,512 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017).
  • The car has been consistently retested and passed after each failure, showing owner diligence.

Mileage history

Jul 2006: 45,249 mi PASSJul 2007: 53,808 mi PASSJul 2008: 64,818 mi PASSFeb 2009: 71,326 mi FAILFeb 2009: 71,326 mi PASSFeb 2010: 78,749 mi FAILFeb 2010: 78,750 mi PASSMar 2011: 85,021 mi FAILMar 2011: 85,022 mi PASSApr 2012: 90,775 mi FAILApr 2012: 90,775 mi PASSJan 2013: 92,382 mi PASSMar 2014: 117,806 mi FAILMar 2014: 117,806 mi PASSApr 2015: 136,757 mi FAILMay 2015: 136,757 mi PASSMay 2016: 149,366 mi FAILMay 2016: 149,366 mi PASSJun 2017: 162,695 mi PASS163k104k45kJul 2006Jun 2017

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2006 PASS 45,249 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 PASS 53,808 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2008 PASS 64,818 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 FAIL 71,326 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Feb 2009 PASS 71,326 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 78,749 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2010 PASS 78,750 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2011 FAIL 85,021 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
USER ENTERED engine management light on
USER ENTERED slight surface rust on front and rear discs
Mar 2011 PASS 85,022 mi
USER ENTERED engine management light on
Apr 2012 FAIL 90,775 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED all brake discs corroded
Apr 2012 PASS 90,775 mi
USER ENTERED all brake discs corroded
Jan 2013 PASS 92,382 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2014 FAIL 117,806 mi
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2014 PASS 117,806 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2015 FAIL 136,757 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2015 PASS 136,757 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2016 FAIL 149,366 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
May 2016 PASS 149,366 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2017 PASS 162,695 mi None recorded

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