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YR53 FBF

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FBF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,342 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged coroded (7.2.2)

Nail in tyre n.s.r x2 nails ()

coil spring corroded o.s + n.s.r (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under body

oil leak under gearbox

Fail 24 Nov 2017 110,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o.s + n.s (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o.s + n.s (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged coroded (7.2.2)

Nail in tyre n.s.r x2 nails ()

coil spring corroded o.s + n.s.r (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under body

oil leak under gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,650 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Rear both coil springs are rusted

both outer sill rusted worn (excessive)

underneath tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 107,650 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear both coil springs are rusted

both outer sill rusted worn (excessive)

underneath tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,479 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nsr/osr (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,180 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,529 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 74,527 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 21 Sep 2010 59,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,393 miles

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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YR53 FBF is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR53 FBF, 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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YR53 FBF is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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