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LW51 BSU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

108,156 mi
Last recorded108,156 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 BSU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2012 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

near side rear brake disc scored

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side rear brake disc scored

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,156 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside door miror cracked - cuts, scuffing & nail in nearside front tyre - nearside rear tyre waorn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside door miror cracked - cuts, scuffing & nail in nearside front tyre - nearside rear tyre waorn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pump damp

Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pump damp

Fail 21 Mar 2007 43,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,084 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2006 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,553 miles

nail in tyre

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2006 38,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LW51 BSU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 LW51 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW51 BSU registered?

LW51 BSU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is LW51 BSU safe to buy?

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