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MB52 MGB

2002 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,095 mi
Last recorded141,095 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB52 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 141,095 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 141,095 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 135,637 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 135,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroding

discs corroding

hand brake near end travel

Pass 28 Dec 2012 129,907 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 129,893 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 110,226 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,882 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,155 miles

stonechip to front windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,585 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 48,878 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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MB52 MGB is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MB52 MGB, 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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MB52 MGB is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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