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YO53 VDF

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,797 mi
Last recorded152,797 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VDF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 152,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 121,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

possible slight wear to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jan 2017 112,602 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

possible slight wear to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,140 miles

possible wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,135 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

possible wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,135 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 76,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres on limit and badly scrubbed

brake pipes begining to corrode in places

Fail 28 Jan 2012 68,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres on limit and badly scrubbed

brake pipes begining to corrode in places

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,345 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs worn

offside rear tyre low

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 53,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 53,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,803 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 41,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VDF is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YO53 VDF, 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 YO53 VDF registered?

YO53 VDF is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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