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SM52 FTF

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,822 mi
Last recorded46,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FTF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 46,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,158 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 45,157 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,262 miles

Sill and underbody corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,256 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,575 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,573 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes could not be fully tested due to leaking pipe

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,445 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,063 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,756 miles

front discs rusted

front suspension arms bushes splitting os and ns

Fail 31 Aug 2016 36,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front discs rusted

front suspension arms bushes splitting os and ns

oil filter leaking

rear discs poor

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 31,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 13,912 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 13,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,505 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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SM52 FTF is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM52 FTF, 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 SM52 FTF registered?

SM52 FTF is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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