Jaguar X Type (2002)
2002 Jaguar X Type
CarHunch analysed 18,829 real MOT records for the 2002 Jaguar X Type. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Jaguar X-Type has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73%, which is 7 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful reliability disadvantage. More concerning, nearly 40% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds, making thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.
These X-Types are running at 74,793 miles median, reasonable for a 22-year-old car, but they're averaging 4.4 failures and 19.4 advisories per test, indicating systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Budget for comprehensive electrical and suspension work before buying, and factor in above-average maintenance costs compared to rivals from this era.
What to check before buying a 2002 Jaguar X Type
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 18,698 | 73% | 4.39 |
| Diesel (0%) | 85 | 71.6% | 4.46 |
| LPG (0%) | 42 | 69.1% | 4.88 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 65.2% | 6.67 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 68.8% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Jaguar X Type vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Jaguar X Type vehicles fall between 58,324 and 94,241 miles.
2002 Jaguar X Type — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 962 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Jaguar X Type
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.4%
Oil leak
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66.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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55.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.7%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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