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YC53 HTE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HTE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,741 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 84,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,405 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,092 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 40,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,076 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,982 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 HTE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HTE, 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 YC53 HTE registered?

YC53 HTE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is YC53 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 HTE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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