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FH02 VZL

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,699 mi
Last recorded157,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VZL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,699 miles

Nearside Front steering has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

brakes not tested due to brake pipe condition

Fail 21 Jul 2016 157,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides - BAD (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front steering has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

brakes not tested due to brake pipe condition

Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,700 miles

All tyres have cracks\ kerb marks

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2015 151,624 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All tyres have cracks\ kerb marks

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 141,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 141,905 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,746 miles

Oil leak

n\s\f headlamp on full adjust

n\s\r tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,048 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,048 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges

front discs worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 119,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges

front discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 112,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Discs are scored

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,075 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 106,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,606 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 97,606 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006

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

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

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

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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FH02 VZL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FH02 VZL, 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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FH02 VZL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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