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YE51 GAU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,656 mi
Last recorded133,656 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 GAU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2016 133,656 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion platted !!! over sills fitted !!!! (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 127,405 miles

Engine light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,920 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 112,914 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 106,096 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/AND O/S INNER SILLS RUSTY

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/FRONT INNER DISC WORN

OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT OF CAR

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RUSTY EXHAUST

Pass 18 Feb 2011 106,096 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/AND O/S INNER SILLS RUSTY

O/S/FRONT INNER DISC WORN

OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT OF CAR

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RUSTY EXHAUST

Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,872 miles

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

strongly advise on brake pipe

Fail 19 Feb 2008 87,872 miles

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

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

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

strongly advise on brake pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,466 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,964 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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YE51 GAU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YE51 GAU, 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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YE51 GAU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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