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VN02 MEU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Gold Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 MEU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,539 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 3 Mar 2018 106,526 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,806 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 105,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Offside EML on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 104,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 101,803 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,590 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

nearside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,794 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 91,794 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,148 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,883 miles

front number plate starting to dis-colour

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 17 Jul 2008 86,883 miles

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

front number plate starting to dis-colour

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,234 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 MEU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN02 MEU, 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 VN02 MEU registered?

VN02 MEU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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