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FJ52 VRF

2002 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VRF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,962 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

cannot open bonnet to check engine bay components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,962 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

cannot open bonnet to check engine bay components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 85,631 miles

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)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,767 miles

clutch seems very low

engine warning lamp on

occasional rattle coming from the front when running (possible fan bearing)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 80,660 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,373 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,833 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,074 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

exhaust center section slightly blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,637 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,413 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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FJ52 VRF is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ52 VRF, 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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FJ52 VRF is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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