MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light stays on
Oil leak underneath the engine slight seepage of oil ()
engine light on
oil leak
surface rust on brake pipes
engine light on
n/s/f washer jet poor
n/s/f water in head light & starting to loose pattern
o/s/r brake pipes surface rust
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine light on
n/s/f washer jet poor
n/s/f water in head light & starting to loose pattern
o/s/r brake pipes surface rust
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
front brake discs worn
o/s/r brake pipe rusted (border line pass)
water in o/s/f head lamp
wear in suspension parts
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
front brake discs worn
o/s/r brake pipe rusted (border line pass)
water in o/s/f head lamp
wear in suspension parts
n/s/f wiper blade split
rear coil springs corroded
engine light on
child seats fitted to rear
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre just on limit due to inner edge wear
under body surface wet
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn on inside edges
front tyres worn on inside edges
front brake discs worn
front tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?
Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 VRT is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?
YE53 VRT is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is YE53 VRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE53 VRT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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