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FB51 FCE

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,054 mi
Last recorded183,054 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FCE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 183,054 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear hand brake slightly lower brake effect then n/s

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 177,910 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 177,902 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 177,901 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 170,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 160,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2012 160,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2011 152,204 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 4 May 2011 152,204 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,340 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 142,340 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 132,780 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2009 132,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 123,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 113,682 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,947 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 104,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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FB51 FCE is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FB51 FCE, 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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FB51 FCE is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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