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AV53 VXE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,189 mi
Last recorded109,189 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VXE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 109,189 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre edges bald

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 109,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre edges bald

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,051 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

N/s/f wheel rim damaged

N/s/r tyre off-shape from inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Coil spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

N/s/f wheel rim damaged

N/s/r tyre off-shape from inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,011 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,599 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,282 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine diagnostic light on

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,277 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,612 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)

both side sils corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,612 miles

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

both side sils corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,250 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,243 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal travel

nearside sun visor clip broken

Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,470 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal travel

nearside sun visor clip broken

Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,776 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,724 miles

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

cracking in near side rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,841 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,907 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 VXE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VXE, 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 AV53 VXE registered?

AV53 VXE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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