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VK02 LYT

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 LYT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 134,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

EML illuminated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 128,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 122,301 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,493 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 115,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,060 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 109,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 101,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,063 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,568 miles

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

front brake discs worn

new brake pads fitted to the nsf but not to the osf

Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,652 miles

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

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

slightly low brake readings due to snow on the ground

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,156 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,662 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,306 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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VK02 LYT is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK02 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

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

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