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AV53 EXJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 123,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 123,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 123,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake calipers wet. suspect grease

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 117,944 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,658 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,903 miles

Front bumper damaged

Oil level close to minimum

exessive oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,893 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level close to minimum

exessive oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,487 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 100,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

eng coolant low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,219 miles

Nearside rear wheel buckled.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,408 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,382 miles

n/s/f door hard to open oil leak on vehicle exhust corroded lip on rear rake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,799 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,697 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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AV53 EXJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol 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 AV53 EXJ, 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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AV53 EXJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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