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VA51 BMZ

2002 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,790 mi
Last recorded44,790 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 44,790 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2017 44,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Under vehicle general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,341 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 39,341 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,095 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension components dry/rusty

rear axle ans suspension components dry/rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

suspension componens front and rear dry/rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2013 31,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

suspension componens front and rear dry/rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both inner and outer sill dry and rusty

complet exhaust dry and rusty

complet front susension dry and rusty

complet rear suspension dry and rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2012 31,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both inner and outer sill dry and rusty

complet exhaust dry and rusty

complet front susension dry and rusty

complet rear suspension dry and rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,008 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

front and rear brakes and suspension dry/rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2010 30,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all brake discs starting to rust/corrode

underside rusty various places

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,451 miles

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

all brake discs starting to rust/corrode

underside rusty various places

Fail 11 Dec 2009 30,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,005 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,880 miles

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

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

rear suspension dry /rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,764 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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VA51 BMZ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Silver 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 VA51 BMZ, 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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VA51 BMZ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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