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PE51 MLE

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,679 mi
Last recorded111,679 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 MLE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,678 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several areas of outer sill over full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several areas of outer sill over full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

engine light illuminated

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

engine light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,419 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,999 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,939 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,575 miles

Boot lock faulty?

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,344 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,172 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,228 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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PE51 MLE is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE51 MLE, 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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PE51 MLE is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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