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AE53 JFN

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,300 mi
Last recorded185,300 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 JFN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 185,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 185,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 169,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 147,498 miles

slite cracking inner wall n/s frount

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,889 miles

Nearside front outer wall damaged

Nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded pipe sits to offside rear

OIl leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 126,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front lights washers inoperative

Nearside front outer wall damaged

Nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded pipe sits to offside rear

OIl leak

Offside front tyre appears under inflated

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear sub frame corroded

Some play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 116,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,449 miles

front pads/discs signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,445 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1) Inner surface of N/S/F Brake disc showing signs of pittding and corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 51,051 miles

1.front/rear brake pads worn too limit †2.discs front/rear signs of wear

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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AE53 JFN is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE53 JFN, 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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AE53 JFN is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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