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VU02 FBJ

2002 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,340 mi
Last recorded109,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 FBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,340 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall chipped

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2015 96,136 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 96,136 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,041 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,756 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,756 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,315 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,313 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)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 58,391 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 58,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,542 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,633 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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VU02 FBJ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU02 FBJ, 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 VU02 FBJ registered?

VU02 FBJ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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