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YO53 VSL

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VSL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 138,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 137,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 137,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 137,727 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 134,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 128,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 128,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,741 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bottom bushes (2.7.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

both outer sills corroding all along

engine covers fitted

engine management warning light illuminated

offside front tyre & both rears are of winter type tyres

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bottom bushes (2.7.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

both outer sills corroding all along

engine covers fitted

engine management warning light illuminated

offside front tyre & both rears are of winter type tyres

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded

both outer sills (all-along) corroding

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking

oil leak

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded

both outer sills (all-along) corroding

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking

oil leak

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills starting to corrode all-along

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light scratches in front windsreen

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,600 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,589 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 44,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,582 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 35,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VSL is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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