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VN02 MDX

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 MDX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 99,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s of rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from engine

unable to check condition of both outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficent liquid sprayed onto windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both inner and outer sills have corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2021 96,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficent liquid sprayed onto windscreen

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both inner and outer sills have corrosion

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,427 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion under side of rear & offside front floor pan

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit, will become illegal soon, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 94,427 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion under side of rear & offside front floor pan

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated & tread cracking (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit, will become illegal soon, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml ligt on dash

numerous areas of corrosion including components

oily engine bay

Fail 21 Jan 2019 92,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded thin not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml ligt on dash

numerous areas of corrosion including components

oily engine bay

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,734 miles

oil leak from engine

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml illuminating on dash

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml illuminating on dash

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml illuminating on dash

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml illuminating on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,837 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,837 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2014 77,932 miles

offside front brake caliper slightly binding.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

passenger wiper blade starting to split .

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,341 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,340 miles

Battery insecure in battery box

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,032 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses route close to front road springs

Both rear flexible brake hoses route close to rear subframe

both front tyres bald on inner edges but centre 3/4 of tread above legal requirement

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,545 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,431 miles

handbrake travel high

rear pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2006 25,332 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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VN02 MDX is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN02 MDX, 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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VN02 MDX is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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