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YH53 VAJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,329 mi
Last recorded113,329 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,905 miles

both outer door sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,343 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,006 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,970 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,625 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,153 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 VAJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH53 VAJ, 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 YH53 VAJ registered?

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

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