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SP52 CEX

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

51,872 mi
Last recorded51,872 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 CEX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 51,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

showing signs of corrosion to under side of vehicle various

Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,664 miles

Heavy corrosion on all parts and components under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 50,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion on all parts and components under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,150 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 48,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,374 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 44,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 40,001 miles

All fuel pipes covered in grease/corroded

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

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

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

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 39,962 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer floor sills o/s and n/s holed and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank filler pipes and fuel lines thick with corrosion, advise.

fuel tank suport straps thick with corrosion,

Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,738 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Fuel Tank strap thick with corrosion, Advise

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension arms thick with corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 35,737 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Back brake pipes excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Fuel Tank strap thick with corrosion, Advise

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension arms thick with corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,804 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 31,802 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 25,667 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 19,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 18,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,227 miles

Engine covers

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 18,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 17,419 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 17,417 miles

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

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,966 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,964 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,961 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 14,961 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2010 13,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,669 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cord

Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,774 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall but not exposing cord

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,900 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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SP52 CEX is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 SP52 CEX, 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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SP52 CEX is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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