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AV53 VXK

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 6 Dec 2014 103,153 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,963 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,963 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,589 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,274 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,596 miles

front discs worn slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,596 miles

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

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

front discs worn slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,806 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 73,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,260 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 69,260 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,116 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 VXK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

AV53 VXK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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