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YF03 VCA

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VCA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,787 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,677 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,310 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 88,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Lip on front brake discs and corrosion

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,358 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,882 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 VCA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 VCA registered?

YF03 VCA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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