MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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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