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YL03 GWJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 114,230 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills excessively corroded both sides (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,646 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 103,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,394 miles

engine management lamp on dash - e.m.l

o/s/r track control arm outer bush slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2014 95,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management lamp on dash - e.m.l

o/s/r track control arm outer bush slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

inside of front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

inside of front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,807 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,383 miles

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

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 GWJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YL03 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

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

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