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YH53 VCZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,754 mi
Last recorded109,754 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VCZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 109,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement `d` bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 106,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,360 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 100,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,390 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,026 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,420 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,111 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,814 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 VCZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

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

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