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YL03 GVU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GVU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 108,863 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2018 108,861 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,875 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2016 101,533 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,515 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 95,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,970 miles

front prop shaft joint looseing grease

Fail 1 Sep 2010 67,970 miles

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

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

front prop shaft joint looseing grease

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,161 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,414 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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YL03 GVU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL03 GVU, 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 YL03 GVU registered?

YL03 GVU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 GVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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