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YH51 BGL

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BGL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake effort at 17% efficiency

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside rear handbrake linkage partly siezed

slight accident damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside rear handbrake linkage partly siezed

slight accident damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,142 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc scored on inner face where brake pads have worn out

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2009 74,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,453 miles

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

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

O/s/r brake binding

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,556 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,884 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,498 miles

handbrake close to being at the end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,617 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 28,584 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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YH51 BGL is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 76,537 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 YH51 BGL, 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 25 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 YH51 BGL registered?

YH51 BGL is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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