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171 EGO

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,179 mi
Last recorded150,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 EGO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 146,074 miles

coolant leaking (water pump area)

Fail 13 May 2025 146,074 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant leaking (water pump area)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 142,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 139,215 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rear end area corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill detached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 135,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 135,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,355 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Mar 2020 122,597 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,367 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 107,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tye has uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,128 miles

item removed from drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,309 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 24,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,019 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 15,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

flowers on dash top in wiper sweep

Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,649 miles

flowers on dash top in wiper sweep

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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171 EGO is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 171 EGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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171 EGO is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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