CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO53 TFU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,167 mi
Last recorded138,167 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TFU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 131,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 22 May 2017 121,675 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush OSR and NSR (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing OSR and NSR (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 119,585 miles

All shocks getting soft

All steering & suspension components shows general age , wear & corrosion.

Front wipers starting to smear

Underbody starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2016 119,568 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

All shocks getting soft

All steering & suspension components shows general age , wear & corrosion.

Front wipers starting to smear

Underbody starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2015 117,860 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front brake disc's worn a slight lip

general underbody corrosion

small chips to windscreen

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 7 May 2015 117,843 miles

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

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

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front brake disc's worn a slight lip

general underbody corrosion

small chips to windscreen

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 9 May 2014 116,144 miles

exhaust system corroding in places

front brake disc's starting to wear a lip

general underbody corrosion

small chip to winscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 107,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,292 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 97,101 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,581 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 86,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 74,352 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
Full Jaguar X-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO53 TFU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 TFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO53 TFU?

You can check the full history of AO53 TFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO53 TFU registered?

AO53 TFU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is AO53 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 TFU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO53 TFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO53 TFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.