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BL02 GTU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,460 mi
Last recorded112,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GTU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,460 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 112,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,674 miles

exhaust system has slight leak from join at front section

fuel tank pipes have corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2015 103,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust system has slight leak from join at front section

fuel tank pipes have corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2014 57,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,340 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,479 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut

Fail 11 Feb 2010 37,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,297 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 280 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,110 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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BL02 GTU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,279 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 BL02 GTU, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL02 GTU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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