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AV53 VXT

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

231,313 mi
Last recorded231,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VXT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 231,313 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r top side light not working

o/s/f tyre starting to wear close to the wear indicators

slight oil leak

windscreen cracked along the bottom of the screen

Fail 23 Oct 2014 231,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r top side light not working

o/s/f tyre starting to wear close to the wear indicators

slight oil leak

windscreen cracked along the bottom of the screen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 223,939 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 223,939 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 211,282 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 211,282 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 200,703 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 178,494 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 178,494 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads lowish

Pass 22 May 2009 150,394 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 150,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 109,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 109,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,249 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 VXT is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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