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EU51 VFJ

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,710 mi
Last recorded152,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 152,710 miles

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

Nearside Front door outer handle sticks in open position

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass lens (1.7.5a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 27 Jul 2016 152,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' o/s sun visor cannot be put to up position keeps falling down (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front door outer handle sticks in open position

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass lens (1.7.5a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 146,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,966 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 139,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 132,012 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,332 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2011 115,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 107,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,787 miles

o/s rear lower suspension arm bush worn

Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,823 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,702 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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EU51 VFJ is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EU51 VFJ, 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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What year was EU51 VFJ registered?

EU51 VFJ is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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