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WV53 ETZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,085 mi
Last recorded118,085 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ETZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 118,085 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 118,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits misfiring (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring base unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,506 miles

Engine noisy

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 111,498 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,482 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 104,482 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,070 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,161 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,800 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 74,800 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,766 miles

Front Brake Pads low & Discs corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear pads worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,779 miles

Rear pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,330 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 33,330 miles

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

Front No plate deteriorating

Req's tracking check

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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WV53 ETZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV53 ETZ, 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 WV53 ETZ registered?

WV53 ETZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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