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YK53 WCZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

84,797 mi
Last recorded84,797 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WCZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,797 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 80,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,127 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 76,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,797 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 73,890 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

Fail 19 Mar 2019 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,964 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,693 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,711 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,611 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 26,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,061 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 WCZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

YK53 WCZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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