2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Petrol · BU52 VLC
2002 Jaguar X-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 78,019 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2967cc
BU52 VLC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 78,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (74 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
BU52 VLC Mileage History
- 04/09/200636,177 mi
- 26/09/200741,403 mi+5,226 mi
- 11/09/200848,946 mi+7,543 mi
- 01/10/200957,615 mi+8,669 mi
- 01/10/200957,615 mi
- 14/09/201059,958 mi+2,343 mi
- 17/09/201161,790 mi+1,832 mi
- 17/09/201161,790 mi
- 04/10/201265,724 mi+3,934 mi
- 08/10/201265,807 mi+83 mi
- 09/10/201366,829 mi+1,022 mi
- 10/10/201366,829 mi
- 02/09/201467,115 mi+286 mi
- 08/09/201467,129 mi+14 mi
- 01/09/201570,699 mi+3,570 mi
- 07/09/201570,772 mi+73 mi
- 07/11/201674,806 mi+4,034 mi
- 14/11/201674,806 mi
- 09/11/201776,484 mi+1,678 mi
- 21/12/201776,509 mi+25 mi
- 21/12/201776,509 mi
- 18/02/201976,905 mi+396 mi
- 26/02/201976,905 mi
- 31/01/202077,396 mi+491 mi
- 06/02/202077,396 mi
- 02/06/202177,703 mi+307 mi
- 07/06/202177,703 mi
- 13/09/202278,019 mi+316 mi
- 15/09/202278,019 mi
Average of roughly 2,610 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
BU52 VLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar X-Type (BU52 VLC) between September 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (74 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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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