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LJ52 CYL

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

105,283 mi
Last recorded105,283 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 CYL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 105,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,418 miles

Engine light on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 104,418 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,620 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 102,615 miles

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

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

Engine light on

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light on

Oil leak

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

rear anti roll bar not fitted at time test

Fail 23 Nov 2022 100,646 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light on

Oil leak

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,730 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,757 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eng man light

Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position lock (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eng man light

Pass 22 May 2019 94,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 7 May 2019 94,457 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,930 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

eml on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

heavy misting of oil around engine

nearside windscreen wiper blade splitting slightly

offside windscreen wiper blade splitting slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2017 93,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

heavy misting of oil around engine

nearside windscreen wiper blade splitting slightly

offside windscreen wiper blade splitting slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,571 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,571 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,954 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 63,387 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,561 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,794 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 15,796 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 CYL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LJ52 CYL, 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 CYL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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