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YT53 ZHU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,492 mi
Last recorded67,492 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZHU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/50/r17/93v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,459 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 61,459 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 54,723 miles

Main beam switch does not operate correctly

Fail 23 Apr 2024 54,723 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,223 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 46,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 44,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 44,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,157 miles

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

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

Several engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,303 miles

offside front tyre worn on tread to legal limits

offside front wheelrim damaged on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,617 miles

nearside/offside front wiper blades starting to split/wear

offside front tyre worn on tread to legal limits

offside front wheelrim damaged on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,034 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres started to wear on the inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,053 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,340 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,053 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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YT53 ZHU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT53 ZHU, 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 YT53 ZHU registered?

YT53 ZHU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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