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YR53 ZMU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,520 mi
Last recorded157,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ZMU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 157,520 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 157,519 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 148,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills covered in plastic trim cannot see upper part of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 i n clips now painted /greaseed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened again all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 148,318 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills covered in plastic trim cannot see upper part of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened again all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 145,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 125,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 109,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,173 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 101,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,184 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 95,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,827 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,617 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,523 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,704 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 ZMU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR53 ZMU, 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 YR53 ZMU registered?

YR53 ZMU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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