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BT02 VFY

2002 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VFY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2019 125,745 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,498 miles

Front wiper smearing with windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

heavy corrosion underneath

rear axle heavy corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 125,498 miles

Front wiper smearing with windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

heavy corrosion underneath

rear axle heavy corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,405 miles

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

nearside and offside sill corroded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2017 125,405 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside and offside sill corroded

under body corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 115,100 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,608 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 106,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,866 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,866 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,192 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 92,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,141 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on .

Engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,871 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,275 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,679 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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BT02 VFY is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 BT02 VFY, 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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BT02 VFY is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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