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YE53 VRT

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VRT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,625 miles

Engine management light stays on

Oil leak underneath the engine slight seepage of oil ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,590 miles

engine light on

oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,195 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,784 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,107 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,109 miles

rear coil springs corroded

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,787 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,905 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,393 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 65,815 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,022 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 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.

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