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ME52 JBE

2002 Jaguar X-type

Bronze Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME52 JBE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,835 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,666 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 94,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 94,626 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion holes around mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion holes around mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,239 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,304 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nearside wiper starting to smear screen

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,465 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 79,439 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,608 miles

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

offside and nearside front inner sills corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,570 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 70,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,155 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,138 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,657 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,539 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,875 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,162 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,676 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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ME52 JBE is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Bronze with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ME52 JBE, 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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What year was ME52 JBE registered?

ME52 JBE is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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