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AM53 BZT

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,277 mi
Last recorded115,277 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BZT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,277 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filler flap missing

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,165 miles

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,035 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,831 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,898 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,293 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,877 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 157,874 miles

windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching within zone 'A'

Fail 16 Nov 2006 118,753 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 118,753 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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AM53 BZT is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AM53 BZT, 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 AM53 BZT registered?

AM53 BZT is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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