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SW02 GXC

2002 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,725 mi
Last recorded146,725 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GXC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 146,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

outer sills have various corrosion

parking brake standards only just met

Pass 1 Dec 2015 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 128,978 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 128,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,940 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 115,940 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre near limits

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,258 miles

o/s registration plate light dim

plastic sill covers

Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

o/s registration plate light dim

plastic sill covers

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,079 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 91,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 64,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,706 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,660 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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SW02 GXC is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW02 GXC, 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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What year was SW02 GXC registered?

SW02 GXC is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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