2001 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Petrol · Y497 KTF
2001 Jaguar X-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 112,001 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y497 KTF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2013
- 112,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y497 KTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar X-Type (Y497 KTF) between June 2005 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
Y497 KTF Mileage History
- 20/06/200554,021 mi
- 10/01/200766,199 mi+12,178 mi
- 07/07/200881,950 mi+15,751 mi
- 01/07/200990,932 mi+8,982 mi
- 02/07/200990,932 mi
- 18/06/201097,101 mi+6,169 mi
- 05/07/201098,015 mi+914 mi
- 05/07/201098,015 mi
- 29/06/2011103,061 mi+5,046 mi
- 29/06/2011103,061 mi
- 20/06/2012107,964 mi+4,903 mi
- 27/05/2013112,001 mi+4,037 mi
Average of roughly 7,307 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
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