2002 Jaguar X-Type · 5,847 MOT tests
2002 Jaguar X-Type reliability
2002 Jaguar X-Types fail 44% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 X-Type years (5,847 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- 44%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 85,185
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,847
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.8% of tests fail here (135% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Jaguar X-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.6%
- Brakes17.7%
- Lights and electrics14.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.8%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
- Tyres6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.29%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.92%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.47%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.1%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.93%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 3.32%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.43%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.41%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2002 Jaguar X-Types fail 44% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 X-Type years (5,847 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Jaguar X-Type MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (6.29% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.92% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (5.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Jaguar X-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Jaguar X-Type shows 85,185 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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