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455 BCR

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration455 BCR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,987 miles

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

Surface Rust On Suspension.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,706 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,983 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2020 67,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,840 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

rear axel off side lower front suspension link arm inner bush/joint shows play.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 64,840 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

rear axel off side lower front suspension link arm inner bush/joint shows play.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,310 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,726 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,564 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 50,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,320 miles

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,591 miles

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

front wiper blades streaking slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly to outter side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,865 miles

Slight wear to nearside front and offside front tyre inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,363 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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455 BCR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,495cc petrol 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 455 BCR, 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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455 BCR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for 455 BCR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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