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AC03 GKN

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,321 mi
Last recorded111,321 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GKN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 111,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 111,315 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 108,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 15 May 2024 106,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamps poor

suspension rusty

Pass 16 May 2023 104,906 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front + rear suspension rusty

rear sills rusty

Pass 12 May 2022 103,465 miles

oil weep

suspension corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 102,300 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 14 May 2020 101,062 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 98,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,913 miles

front brake pads getting low

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,049 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,898 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge Slightly --O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge Slightly

Rear Brake Discs Corroding --Pads Getting Low

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Sign Of Oil & Coolant Leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2015 94,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge Slightly --O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge Slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake Discs Corroding --Pads Getting Low

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Sign Of Oil & Coolant Leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Brake Discs Corroding--Pads Seem Low

Rear coil springs corroding slightly

Sign of corrosion exhaust

Sign of slight oil leaks

Prop shaft bolts loose/ stripped - recommend attention

Pass 1 May 2013 91,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,494 miles

n/s washer is weak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,606 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,128 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 75,581 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler cap door broken

o/s/f headlight

Pass 22 May 2008 70,102 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,353 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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AC03 GKN is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC03 GKN, 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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AC03 GKN is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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