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RK52 GAU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,227 mi
Last recorded117,227 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 GAU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,227 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,607 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,770 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 112,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 112,355 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( end section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,803 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,066 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER SIDE

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,574 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 97,572 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,230 miles

OFFSIDE WASHER WEAK

Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE BROKEN (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE WASHER WEAK

Pass 9 Sep 2014 89,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,242 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,505 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

r/h jet of offside washer not working

Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,712 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,938 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,308 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,656 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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RK52 GAU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK52 GAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK52 GAU registered?

RK52 GAU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is RK52 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 GAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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