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YH53 VDK

2003 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VDK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,139 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,629 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 116,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 116,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine light

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,607 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill surface corroded under side skirts

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sills surface corroded under side skirts

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 113,607 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill surface corroded under side skirts

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sills surface corroded under side skirts

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,301 miles

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 107,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,988 miles

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

corrosion on rest of sills BORDERLINE

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,986 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

corrosion on rest of sills BORDERLINE

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,958 miles

corrosion both rear chassis rails/ undersills

engine management light on dash

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,303 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

corrosion and grease on main brake pipes BORDERLINE

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2012 89,830 miles

colour both front indicators

corrosion rear part of main brake pipe

oil leak on engine

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,024 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 85,024 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,606 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,202 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 VDK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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