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AP53 LDU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LDU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively developed lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wear on edges

both sills showing corrosion

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 117,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wear on edges

both sills showing corrosion

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 205 55r16

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 205 55r16

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,920 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

brake pipes at rear corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 98,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

brake pipes at rear corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

child seat fitted to off side rear

engine cover and under trays fitted

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavly lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres heavly cracking and small cuts to tread areas

child seat fitted to off side rear

engine cover and under trays fitted

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,467 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,035 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres just starting to show signs of deteration

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 28,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 19,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2007 19,570 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,459 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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AP53 LDU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 LDU, 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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AP53 LDU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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