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VA02 VTU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VTU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,249 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 124,249 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 113,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,538 miles

Front nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing D bush clamp bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Front nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,991 miles

Both front brake discs (visually) worn

Both front inner brake pads (visually) low

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 79,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,371 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,383 miles

front and rear number plates incorrectly spaced

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,545 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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VA02 VTU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA02 VTU, 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 VA02 VTU registered?

VA02 VTU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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