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AK53 VRL

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VRL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low (wearing unevenly)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,645 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,066 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,063 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s/r wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,435 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 47,435 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,721 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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AK53 VRL is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 VRL, 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 AK53 VRL registered?

AK53 VRL is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is AK53 VRL safe to buy?

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