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YC53 VLB

2003 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,064 mi
Last recorded83,064 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,665 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 79,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,353 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,982 miles

Oil leak

front discs and pads wearing low

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,607 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Drivers airbag deteriorated.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,162 miles

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

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 VLB is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

YC53 VLB is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YC53 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 VLB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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