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AY03 HHR

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,099 mi
Last recorded150,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HHR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 150,099 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat mount outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat mount outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light not coming on when ignition switched on

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,711 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

headlights fogged up , image slightly dull

oil leak

rear shock bushes slightly worn

Fail 30 Jan 2020 143,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

headlights fogged up , image slightly dull

oil leak

rear shock bushes slightly worn

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,010 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,179 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,211 miles

coolant leak from coolant bottle

eml on

Fail 3 Aug 2015 113,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

eml on

coolant leak from coolant bottle

Fail 13 Jul 2015 113,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine managment warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 100,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 68,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,649 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no kick off point o/s headlamp

Fail 1 Mar 2007 46,649 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage off side front wheel

no kick off point off side headlight

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,922 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 38,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler flap broken (previously glued)

no beam image kick up on r/h dip

oil leak at transfer box

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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AY03 HHR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY03 HHR, 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 AY03 HHR registered?

AY03 HHR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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