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AK51 BYM

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BYM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

areas of the underside of the vehicle undersealed at time of test

both rear tyres cracked

sill covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,492 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,283 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,109 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,107 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,967 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,708 miles

rear shocker bushes split

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2008 51,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,121 miles

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

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

o/s/r slight play in wishbone bush

Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,785 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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AK51 BYM is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 76,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 BYM is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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