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WU53 ZYA

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

202,311 mi
Last recorded202,311 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZYA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2016 202,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front arm inner joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hold (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2015 197,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 197,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 193,080 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 193,080 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 188,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 188,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 183,069 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 170,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 147,320 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 147,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 125,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 103,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 103,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,620 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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WU53 ZYA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WU53 ZYA, 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 WU53 ZYA registered?

WU53 ZYA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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