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B8 EKA

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,228 mi
Last recorded140,228 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EKA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 140,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 138,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 138,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 135,890 miles

Offside Handbrake effort very low

Fail 16 Sep 2016 135,890 miles

Offside Handbrake effort very low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,135 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 133,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 206,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 121,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Repair made to o/s/f wheel.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 121,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Repair made to o/s/f wheel.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 110,363 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,695 miles

rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,220 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,587 miles

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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B8 EKA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B8 EKA, 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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B8 EKA is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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