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YH53 VBK

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VBK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 133,875 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 130,750 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 130,749 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,654 miles

BOTH REAR AND NSF TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,462 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 105,460 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush dog bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,461 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 87,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear front to rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear front to rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,394 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,114 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 VBK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

YH53 VBK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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