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VU02 YMJ

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,118 mi
Last recorded55,118 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,118 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 48,396 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 44,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,202 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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both door sills

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on out side edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 30,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both door sills

covers over door sills

hand brake needs ajusting

nearside front tyre wearing on out side edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,269 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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers over door sills

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,472 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers over door sills

engine management light staying on

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,350 miles

Oil leak

covers over door sills

Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

anti rool bar link been rubbing on coil spring offside rear

covers over door sills

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,713 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

travel on brake pedal

Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

travel on brake pedal

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,055 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,688 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 YMJ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

VU02 YMJ is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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