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A3 ECP

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ECP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside including items/prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides not allowing full inspection to prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,692 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,022 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 111,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under carriage surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to rust in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 104,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to rust in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,547 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,137 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing and lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,859 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,669 miles

Front fog lamps not working

bonnet safety catch was siezed,lubricated at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2014 62,669 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet safety catch was siezed,lubricated at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,286 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,009 miles

front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,390 miles

Front brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,540 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,121 miles

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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A3 ECP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A3 ECP, 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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What year was A3 ECP registered?

A3 ECP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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