2001 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Petrol · FX51 LRC
2001 Jaguar X-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 80,773 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX51 LRC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 80,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX51 LRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar X-Type (FX51 LRC) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 224/329 imbalance 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FX51 LRC Mileage History
- 09/10/202177,616 mi
- 12/10/202177,616 mi
- 24/10/202280,773 mi+3,157 mi
Average of roughly 3,034 miles per year across 3 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
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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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