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BG51 RCX

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,000 mi
Last recorded192,000 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RCX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 192,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s/ and o/s/ inner sill serves corrosion and covered with Ander sill a

underbody general corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2017 119,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low ` (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 111,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 108,858 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 108,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,239 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres scrubbed

plastic oversills fitted to body

Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 Nov 2013 103,276 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 99,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,258 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,267 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,693 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 66,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate letters fading

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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BG51 RCX is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 BG51 RCX, 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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BG51 RCX is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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