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YO53 VAF

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VAF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,426 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 105,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,219 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pipe corrorded

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2016 100,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,412 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 87,412 miles

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

front discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,231 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,926 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 26 Jun 2007 47,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,404 miles

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

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

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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YO53 VAF is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,496cc 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 YO53 VAF, 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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YO53 VAF is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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