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FA02 VAF

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,877 mi
Last recorded113,877 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VAF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,877 miles

Body has an unsafe modification bonnet mascot likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested very weak hunting at idle and air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative air leak from inlet load hissing noise (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust glowing red at idle

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,040 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,195 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 158,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,539 miles

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

corrosion to both outer sills

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,506 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,622 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,037 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light staying on.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,757 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,710 miles

TYRES;BOTH Fronts worn on inner quarters of tread.Near side rear worn to 2mm tread depth on outer quarter.

i)Near side front fog lamp not working.

ii)MIL Lamp illuminated.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,041 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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FA02 VAF is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA02 VAF, 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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FA02 VAF is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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