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BC03 GVG

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 GVG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,782 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,425 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,424 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 74,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,747 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 59,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,828 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,080 miles

engine noise excesive noted when tested

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,391 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,440 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 16,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BC03 GVG is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVG, 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 BC03 GVG registered?

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

Is BC03 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 GVG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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