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YT53 ZHY

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,666 mi
Last recorded217,666 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZHY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 217,666 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 217,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 208,274 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 208,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 201,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 194,159 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 194,159 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 180,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 145,457 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 145,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 109,900 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 105,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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 ZHY is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT53 ZHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 ZHY registered?

YT53 ZHY is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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