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YF03 VCU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VCU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 49,551 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 47,681 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 47,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,426 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,994 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 42,992 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Alignment Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Alignment Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,581 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,503 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,896 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,896 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,459 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,286 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 VCU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VCU, 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 YF03 VCU registered?

YF03 VCU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is YF03 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 VCU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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