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FY52 VGA

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,466 mi
Last recorded103,466 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VGA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2020 103,466 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2019 100,303 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

centre propshaft boot deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

centre propshaft boot deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,521 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

centre prop shaft boot slightly deterioted but still preventing ingress of dirt

under body heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,521 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

centre prop shaft boot slightly deterioted but still preventing ingress of dirt

under body heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,780 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,360 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,360 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,720 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,720 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,709 miles

brake lines greased

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,984 miles

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

front disc's are worn

slight corrosion to the underside

slight surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,383 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,328 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering rack slight play/wear

Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,327 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,749 miles

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

front brake pads low

front discs worn and corroded

nsr suspension arm (dog leg) has slight play in the outer bush

steering rack slight play/wear not excessive at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,595 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 34,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FY52 VGA is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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