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FY52 VFU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,601 mi
Last recorded67,601 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VFU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,309 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 64,404 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,368 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,531 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,788 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 34,788 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

advise brake fuild low

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,887 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 24,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FY52 VFU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY52 VFU, 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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What year was FY52 VFU registered?

FY52 VFU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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