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YE03 EKL

2003 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 EKL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,409 miles

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

both exhaust rear silencers becoming insecure from pipe work

both rear shock absorber lower bushes becoming worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both exhaust rear silencers becoming insecure from pipe work

both rear shock absorber lower bushes becoming worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust silencers broken as pipes enter silencers

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust silencers broken as pipes enter silencers

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,913 miles

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

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

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

vehicle starting to become corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,605 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 27,605 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT DISC/S EXSESSIVLY WORN

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,662 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,615 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 7,716 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 5,275 miles

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

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

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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YE03 EKL is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE03 EKL, 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 YE03 EKL registered?

YE03 EKL is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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