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YH53 HZU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,988 mi
Last recorded79,988 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HZU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 79,988 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 79,431 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,277 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts-rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,584 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,584 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/r tyre wall perrished

Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,634 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/r tyre wall perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,295 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over sills

cracking on rear tyres due to age

Fail 22 Jul 2014 71,794 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over sills

cracking on rear tyres due to age

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,824 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,824 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,893 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 65,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front disc wearing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front disc wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,313 miles

Front tyres wearing faster on outside edge, suggest tracking check.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,313 miles

Front tyres wearing faster on outside edge, suggest tracking check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,324 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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YH53 HZU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH53 HZU, 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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YH53 HZU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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