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VK02 LXS

2002 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 LXS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,208 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,233 miles

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 64,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,021 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 62,021 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,744 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 58,744 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,354 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 47,354 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,463 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,075 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,229 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 25,229 miles

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

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

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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VK02 LXS is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VK02 LXS, 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 VK02 LXS registered?

VK02 LXS is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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