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VN51 WLH

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,662 mi
Last recorded96,662 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 WLH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2021 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,496 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 87,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,608 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & Offside Front tyres, Inner edges worn

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Rear sub-frame rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & Offside Front tyres, Inner edges worn

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,487 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside outer sill rusty

Nearside rear shocker leaking

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside rear suspension arm rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside outer sill rusty

Nearside rear shocker leaking

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside rear suspension arm rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,912 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 60,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,963 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 54,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,650 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,603 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces and lipped

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,900 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,899 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,942 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 28,942 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,671 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VN51 WLH is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN51 WLH, 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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VN51 WLH is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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