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AX53 AUO

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,745 mi
Last recorded177,745 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AUO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 177,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake caliper damp

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 172,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 162,179 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 162,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

EM light lit

auxilliary belt shredded

offside front wheel bearing NOT tested due to binding brake

Pass 31 May 2013 143,200 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 143,142 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 130,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 130,174 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 18 May 2011 114,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 114,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,038 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 79,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,372 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,717 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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AX53 AUO is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel 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 AX53 AUO, 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 AX53 AUO registered?

AX53 AUO is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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