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YH53 UZU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UZU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,324 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,926 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass loose ()

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,924 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,919 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside door mirror, glass insecure

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside Front outer sill corroding

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,431 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread cracking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread cracking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,670 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

nearside rear suspension link arm bush worn

sills corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,669 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

sills corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,654 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,057 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges due to under inflation

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,088 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 UZU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZU, 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 YH53 UZU registered?

YH53 UZU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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