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BC03 FYY

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FYY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outersill corrosion but double skin

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,402 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outersill corrosion but double skin

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 133,374 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outter sill (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in sealent

front brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

rear both sides brake flexy pipe dust cover deteriated

sills covers fited

Fail 4 Aug 2016 133,364 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,874 miles

REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES PERISHED OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND WEAK REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED OS REAR LOWER ARM ROSEJOINT BUSH WORN

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,182 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 121,182 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 117,392 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 117,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,249 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 114,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,354 miles

Front to rear brake pipes show sighs of slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,354 miles

Front to rear brake pipes show sighs of slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,907 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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BC03 FYY is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BC03 FYY, 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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BC03 FYY is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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