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FY52 VGE

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VGE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

ns and os sills heavily under sealed

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2022 68,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,231 miles

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

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

sills heavily unsealed

Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,231 miles

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

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

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

sills heavily unsealed

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S outer body sill separating from floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,576 miles

Coolant leak RADIATOR AREA ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

TOO MUCH HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 18 Sep 2019 61,561 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak RADIATOR AREA ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S OUTER BODY SILL OUTER SKIN CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

TOO MUCH HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,004 miles

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

Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking brake has low effort

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,844 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking brake has low effort

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,724 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,116 miles

All brake discs worn and pitted

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

All brake discs worn and pitted

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,083 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,143 miles

front discs pitted

handbrake travel near maximum limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,813 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,749 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BECOMING CORRODED AT LOWER SECTIONS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED AROUND FLANGE JOINTS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 205 / 55 / 16 V

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,644 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,121 miles

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

park brake free travel becoming excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,058 miles

OSF tyre worn on edge.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

travel on handbrake lever. Efficiency okay at test.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,740 miles

handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 19 Dec 2006 287,389 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Discs corroded/worn. Pads worn low.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,181 miles

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 VGE is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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