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AY53 MHZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 138,241 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

eml on

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

oil leak

slight play in both front antiroll bar bushes

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2017 138,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front anti roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine managment light illuminated

Front & rear discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre badly perished (sidewall cracking) - no cords exposed

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Vehicles underside corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 136,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,930 miles

Nearside Rear Nail

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,043 miles

rear bumper split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,277 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,261 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,829 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,085 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,835 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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AY53 MHZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 MHZ, 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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AY53 MHZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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