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YE53 VRP

2003 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VRP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 155,316 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

vehicle has hid headlamps and led side lights fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2012 154,463 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs lipped

p/h mot fire extinguisher empty

vehicle has hid headlamps and led side lights fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 147,709 miles

damage to bodywork

nearside drop link ball joint rubber split

one of offside rear tail lights inop

signs of rubbing around offside front

Fail 7 Dec 2011 147,709 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

damage to bodywork

nearside drop link ball joint rubber split

one of offside rear tail lights inop

signs of rubbing around offside front

Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,725 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 119,723 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 115,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,194 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 110,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,049 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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YE53 VRP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE53 VRP, 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 YE53 VRP registered?

YE53 VRP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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