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YC53 GFH

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,943 mi
Last recorded120,943 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GFH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear above offside drive shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

advise offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear above offside drive shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

advise offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 115,094 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 109,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 103,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 89,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 89,854 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22"std (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc pocket ()

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 83,584 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Broken away from pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc pocket ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,145 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,643 miles

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

nearside front mirror glass missing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 34,643 miles

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

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

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

nearside front mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,142 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,473 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,689 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,861 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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YC53 GFH is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YC53 GFH, 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 YC53 GFH registered?

YC53 GFH is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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