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AY53 NBZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,895 mi
Last recorded146,895 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,895 miles

Both wipers slightly smeary.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces - little pad contact - corroded - Strong advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 146,895 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front & O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing X4 - 1 Each Wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both front almost locked. (1.2.1 (f))

Both wipers slightly smeary.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces - little pad contact - corroded - Strong advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Pad and disc - poor condition - weak effort. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,771 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 141,771 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,660 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 210,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,761 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 128,759 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,307 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 118,307 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2012 110,425 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,135 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,979 miles

both front brake pads worn both front brake discs poor both near side tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,283 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 80,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,836 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,739 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 NBZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY53 NBZ, 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 AY53 NBZ registered?

AY53 NBZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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