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EJ02 MEU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,839 mi
Last recorded129,839 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 MEU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 129,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer door handle faulty

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 129,631 miles

Nearside Rear 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 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer door handle worn/faulty

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

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

both outer sill sections corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 129,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both outer sill sections corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 113,923 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Aug 2016 113,854 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,081 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 95,004 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,916 miles

offside rear lower sil corroded but not holed

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,916 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside rear lower sil corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,028 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2012 86,291 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 86,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,718 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,578 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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EJ02 MEU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ02 MEU, 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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What year was EJ02 MEU registered?

EJ02 MEU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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