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LJ52 BYK

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,154 mi
Last recorded54,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 BYK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 54,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 54,154 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 52,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside catch (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,701 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 47,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge close to the cords

both rear tyres are on 3.5mm tread depth

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 43,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,867 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2015 32,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 32,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,700 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 27,020 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,133 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,939 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,421 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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LJ52 BYK is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ52 BYK, 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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LJ52 BYK is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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