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BU52 VKT

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,327 mi
Last recorded198,327 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VKT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 198,327 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear sub frame corroded

sills corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 198,166 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 188,787 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 188,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 179,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 179,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 169,008 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 168,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 157,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 144,448 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 144,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,095 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 122,347 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 122,332 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 110,999 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 102,623 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,891 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 90,876 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 79,752 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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BU52 VKT is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU52 VKT, 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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BU52 VKT is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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