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YE03 EKU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,876 mi
Last recorded144,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 EKU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 144,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 144,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rod highlighted in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 144,154 miles

engine light on{ reg before 1/07/2003 }

o/s bonnet catch not secure

Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,517 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 141,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,358 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,644 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 125,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 118,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,171 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

N/S/R brake disc has been binding on

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

both rear brake pipes rubbing against fuel pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2010 104,534 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 104,534 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 98,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,435 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,397 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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YE03 EKU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EKU, 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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YE03 EKU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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