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SH52 MEL

2002 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,683 mi
Last recorded114,683 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 MEL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 114,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail holed around spring (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 112,556 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 112,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,424 miles

Front fog lamps inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,255 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across back subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 85,079 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed and corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,756 miles

coolant leaking from hose in engine bay

Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,366 miles

front number plate cracked slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,628 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in nearside drag link

Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in nearside drag link

Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

both outter sills corroded and weak fitted with sill covers

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

both outter sills corroded and weak fitted with sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,141 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,753 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,040 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,973 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn and lipped

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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SH52 MEL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH52 MEL, 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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SH52 MEL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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