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MT02 ARZ

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,564 mi
Last recorded132,564 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ARZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,564 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 132,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

EML warning light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 124,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 124,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 120,565 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 120,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,264 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 116,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 118,374 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 118,374 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010
Fail 22 Apr 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,703 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,097 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 67,097 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,114 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake discs minor corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs minor corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

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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MT02 ARZ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MT02 ARZ, 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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MT02 ARZ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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