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WV53 EUZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,785 mi
Last recorded151,785 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 EUZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 151,785 miles

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

fuel door broken but still in place

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 151,785 miles

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

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

fuel door broken but still in place

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,833 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 139,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,546 miles

Offside Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,907 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 111,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 65,895 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,054 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,054 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,071 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 28,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 EUZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 EUZ registered?

WV53 EUZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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