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YF03 VBV

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,507 mi
Last recorded123,507 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VBV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 122,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,369 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 117,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,022 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,889 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,060 miles

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

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

o/s//n/s front discs corroded slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,290 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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YF03 VBV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF03 VBV, 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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YF03 VBV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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