2003 Jaguar X-Type · 9,045 MOT tests
2003 Jaguar X-Type reliability
2003 Jaguar X-Types fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 X-Type years (9,045 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- 40.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 86,383
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,045
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.9% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Jaguar X-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.5%
- Brakes14.5%
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.99%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.96%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.5%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.27%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Headlamp aim set too low 3%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (21.9%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (14.8%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.05%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2003 Jaguar X-Types fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 X-Type years (9,045 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Jaguar X-Type MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (6.99% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.96% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Jaguar X-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Jaguar X-Type shows 86,383 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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