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YJ02 VXR

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

65,938 mi
Last recorded65,938 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VXR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 65,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sill holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill previous repairs noted front & rear

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sill holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside wearing inner edge (also offside front) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 66,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension component's heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,079 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 62,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,449 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components are corroded

both sills are undersealed

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,568 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 55,560 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor wiring insecure & touching wheel/tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,978 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

inner sills to floor corroded both sides

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front Disc's Inner faces rusty (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 49,187 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front Disc's Inner faces rusty (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,787 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides brake dics inner faces corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,125 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section front to rear (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,427 miles

Coolant leak At water pump ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 36,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,266 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,470 miles

management light staying on

Fail 28 Mar 2014 33,470 miles

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

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

management light staying on

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light light staying on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,661 miles

engine management light light staying on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,421 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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YJ02 VXR is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YJ02 VXR, 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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YJ02 VXR is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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