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YF53 ZGP

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZGP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded and all suspention components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded and pitted

both nearside and off side inner sills badly corroded not holed at this time

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,783 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,782 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,106 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 133,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,599 miles

near side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,810 miles

both outer sills getting rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,911 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,234 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,062 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,163 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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YF53 ZGP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF53 ZGP, 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 YF53 ZGP registered?

YF53 ZGP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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