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WU53 ZYV

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,108 mi
Last recorded147,108 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZYV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,108 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,761 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,096 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

allot of surface rust present on underside panels and components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

allot of surface rust present on underside panels and components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,171 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

all suspension components have surface corrosion

eml on

Fail 25 Nov 2017 92,170 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

all suspension components have surface corrosion

eml on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,736 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,415 miles

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 12 Nov 2015 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,909 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,879 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,379 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,375 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,609 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,962 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 79,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZYV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU53 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

WU53 ZYV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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