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RF02 GKN

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,652 mi
Last recorded210,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 GKN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 210,652 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 210,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 204,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 204,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper damaged

Offside headlight damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 192,171 miles

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

Offside Front damage to body

Oil leak ()

brake fluid reservoir sealing cap broken

coolant low

Fail 5 Oct 2016 191,237 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)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake reservoir sealing cap broken

Damage to offside front bumper and lights

Engine coolant very low

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside rear outer door handle sticking

Oil leaking on serpentine belt

Parking brake requires service or repair

STRONG ADVISE - Front brake pads worn - Just on legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2015 178,973 miles

Bonnet latch requires lubriction

Brake fluid reservoir sealing cap damaged

Front brake pads becoming worn

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Oil leaking from engine pulley area and oil filter

Fail 22 Oct 2015 178,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing Seat floor bolts (front) insecure (5.2.1b)

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

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

Bonnet latch requires lubriction

Brake fluid reservoir sealing cap damaged

Front brake pads becoming worn

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Oil leaking from engine pulley area and oil filter

Pass 9 Oct 2014 168,214 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 168,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 152,399 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 152,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 138,873 miles

Drivers door handle needs adjusting in order to open more readily

Fail 24 Sep 2012 138,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Drivers door handle needs adjusting in order to open more readily

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,202 miles

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

Front discs badly worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,565 miles

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

off side front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,069 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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RF02 GKN is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF02 GKN, 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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RF02 GKN is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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