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AO53 CEA

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,334 mi
Last recorded109,334 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CEA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,334 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody components lightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,981 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 106,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,554 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,552 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,484 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 80,484 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,238 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,857 miles

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,398 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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AO53 CEA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO53 CEA, 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 AO53 CEA registered?

AO53 CEA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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