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YK53 RXU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 RXU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,541 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,910 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,127 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in several places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in several places (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all underside inner/outer sill and all springs all appear to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

mot carried out in wet conditions

top covers fitted ,under trays fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,466 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 92,459 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,884 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Offside headlamp aim low

Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Offside headlamp aim low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,376 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 87,126 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,215 miles

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

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

advise rear discs slight pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 74,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

advise rear discs slight pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,574 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,183 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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YK53 RXU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YK53 RXU, 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 YK53 RXU registered?

YK53 RXU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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