2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.1L Petrol · MC52 ELC
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 128,192 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2022.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MC52 ELC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2021
- 128,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MC52 ELC Mileage History
- 24/08/200623,251 mi
- 04/09/200728,150 mi+4,899 mi
- 29/07/200833,683 mi+5,533 mi
- 08/08/200833,683 mi
- 06/08/200938,702 mi+5,019 mi
- 16/08/201044,476 mi+5,774 mi
- 11/07/201150,690 mi+6,214 mi
- 10/08/201262,641 mi+11,951 mi
- 10/08/201262,641 mi
- 07/08/201375,946 mi+13,305 mi
- 22/08/201490,372 mi+14,426 mi
- 05/02/2016101,342 mi+10,970 mi
- 08/02/2016101,342 mi
- 11/02/2017105,246 mi+3,904 mi
- 25/02/2017105,474 mi+228 mi
- 01/03/2017105,526 mi+52 mi
- 09/03/2017105,526 mi
- 10/04/2018112,259 mi+6,733 mi
- 10/04/2019116,817 mi+4,558 mi
- 16/05/2020122,185 mi+5,368 mi
- 14/05/2021128,192 mi+6,007 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
MC52 ELC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (MC52 ELC) between August 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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- Sill CorrosionSerious
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box FailureSerious
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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