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B4 RSM

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RSM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,092 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Rear Both rear brake hoses poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2020 70,090 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres perished

Rear Both rear brake hoses poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 66,579 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

engine mil/lamp on

o/s and n/s outer sill rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

engine mil/lamp on

o/s and n/s outer sill rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 64,690 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner edge

Oil leak

Various parts corroded on underbody

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leaking from front engine

Fail 25 Apr 2016 61,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leaking from front engine

Pass 8 May 2015 57,089 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,184 miles

all 4 brake discs poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,102 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 19,084 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front 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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B4 RSM is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,495cc petrol 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 B4 RSM, 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 B4 RSM registered?

B4 RSM is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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