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AF03 SFE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SFE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly bald on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly bald on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

bad oil leak which is getting on the exhaust

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,465 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

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

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

Offside Front headlight condensated

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

varuios oil leaks (some oil on exhkaust)

Fail 17 Jan 2023 93,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

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

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

Offside Front headlight condensated

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

varuios oil leaks (some oil on exhkaust)

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaking on to exhaust

Fail 18 Jan 2022 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaking on to exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,832 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level low

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,832 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level low

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,354 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from sum or rocker seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,354 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from sum or rocker seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,279 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,255 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Oil level at minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SEAT BELT VISUAL CHECK ONLY

Offside Rear Outer SEAT BELT VISUL CHECK ONLY

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,380 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer SEAT BELT VISUAL CHECK ONLY

Offside Rear Outer SEAT BELT VISUL CHECK ONLY

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

outter sills corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,056 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil dampness around engine

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,851 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,963 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,468 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 43,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear lightlens repaired with tape

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,685 miles

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

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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AF03 SFE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF03 SFE, 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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AF03 SFE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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