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AO03 ETV

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ETV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,870 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot perished not leaking grease and is stopping the ingress of dirt

whole underside of vehicle has been undersealed and painted with grease etc. suspension components, brake pipes, rubber bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2021 102,870 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot perished not leaking grease and is stopping the ingress of dirt

whole underside of vehicle has been undersealed and painted with grease etc. suspension components, brake pipes, rubber bushes

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,340 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 91,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 81,511 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,631 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,726 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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AO03 ETV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO03 ETV, 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 AO03 ETV registered?

AO03 ETV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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