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YC53 HTA

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,902 mi
Last recorded233,902 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HTA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 233,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

tracking may need checking

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 233,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

tracking may need checking

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 157,906 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 157,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 149,323 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 141,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 141,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,037 miles

brake pipe along the floor,at rear started corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2012 126,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipe along the floor,at rear started corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 185,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,517 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 89,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,242 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 HTA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC53 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

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