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YH53 VCU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VCU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,424 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 76,271 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FRONT + REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE LEVER AT THE END OF TRAVEL.

REAR DRIVESHAFTS CORRDED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN + REAR CONTROL ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED + COMPLETE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED + FRONT HUB STUB AXEL CORRODED + REAR DRIVESHAFTS CORRODED.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

WHOLE INNER + OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 76,127 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 Dot 48/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,404 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,663 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,279 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,377 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,923 miles

front dics's pitted on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,365 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,644 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,960 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 VCU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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