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MF02 GWU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,840 mi
Last recorded157,840 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 GWU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 157,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 153,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 153,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inside

Pass 16 Mar 2016 145,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 145,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,363 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 141,358 miles

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

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,524 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Plastic covers fitted to sills and covered in underseal. Inpsection limited.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 136,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to sills.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

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

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

Offside front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch.

Offside rear anti roll bar link fouling spring.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,974 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 111,974 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 109,726 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 109,726 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 104,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,284 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 97,226 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 83,225 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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MF02 GWU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF02 GWU, 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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MF02 GWU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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