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AV53 YXU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YXU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 126,668 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,082 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,168 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,097 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,092 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested unable to lift bonnet (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,652 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (as marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,565 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 109,559 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of both front to rear pipes corroding sdlightly (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes both sides deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroding outside failure areas but not yet to excess (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion running up behind sill trims advise cannot see extent due to sill trims etc

sunshade fitted top of screen but not affecting vision of road

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rearmost section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer / inner sill area excessive corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rearmost section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer / inner sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of both front to rear pipes corroding sdlightly (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes both sides deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroding outside failure areas but not yet to excess (2.4.A.3)

sunshade fitted top of screen but not affecting vision of road

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,867 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside alloy wheel rim damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 88,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,421 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 69,420 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,521 miles

both front discs worn & corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front discs worn & corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,638 miles

all disc's corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,526 miles

damage to front n/s of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,011 miles

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

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

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 YXU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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