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AW53 XTJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 XTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,072 miles

Central Front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2025 120,072 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,293 miles

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,376 miles

baby seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,968 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r bearing slight noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,732 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 33,383 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

slight damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,383 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

slight damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,236 miles

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

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,089 miles

1.Advise n/s/f door mirror unit loose

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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AW53 XTJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AW53 XTJ, 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 AW53 XTJ registered?

AW53 XTJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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