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WU53 ZYW

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,217 mi
Last recorded142,217 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZYW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 142,217 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 142,215 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 136,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 136,011 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,121 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both outer sills corroded

front screen damaged

near side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,668 miles

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH sills corroded

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not showing cords or ply

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 114,052 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

wipers worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,258 miles

1.plastic trim covering parts of outer sills.2.corrosion on outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,059 miles

1.rear brake pads worn.2.rear coil springs corroded.3.engine under tray fitted .4.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,089 miles

1.engine under tray fitted.2.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,544 miles

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

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 ZYW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

WU53 ZYW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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