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YH53 VCE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,705 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle Possibly due to poor brake discs on inner faces (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Engine oil leak but not excessive

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,677 miles

Brake pipes are heavily greased in various areas

Engine oil weeping

Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,677 miles

Brake pipes are heavily greased in various areas

Engine oil weeping

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,045 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 81,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,600 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,600 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

free & lubricate bonnet safty catch

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,275 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 33,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,466 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 VCE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol 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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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