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AO53 TFE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TFE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,733 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,890 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 80,877 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside washer jet part blocked

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 78,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside washer jet part blocked

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,084 miles

Both inner rear brake disc deteriorated

Corrosion to both inner rear sills

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2012 60,965 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

n/s head light aim is on the low limit

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,493 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,513 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE 225/45ZR17 91Y

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,559 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE 225/45ZR17 91Y

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,122 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 TFE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 AO53 TFE, 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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AO53 TFE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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