2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,325 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,325 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low3.2%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes26.8%
  2. Suspension22.9%
  3. Lights & electrics19.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.1%
  8. Tyres5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2002 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,325 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).