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AM53 MJS

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 MJS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,916 miles

brake pedal soft

corrosion on all discs

corrosion on inner sills and unable to inspect outer sills covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,403 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear wheels (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 103,403 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 103,394 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing from edges

Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,356 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is deteriorated

no engine management light not functioning

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,916 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,222 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2013

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,509 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre inner shoulder bald[225/45ZR17-94WXL]

slight kerb damage to nsf tyre outer sidewall profile

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre inner shoulder bald[225/45ZR17-94WXL]

slight kerb damage to nsf tyre outer sidewall profile

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 59,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,445 miles

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

Offside 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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AM53 MJS is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AM53 MJS, 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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AM53 MJS is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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