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BC03 GVK

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 GVK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 126,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes over rear axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 126,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes over rear axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coolant staining on thermostat housing and radiator

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,017 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 109,014 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,185 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 105,099 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,249 miles

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

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

but wiper blades split but clearing the screen effectively

engine warning lamp on dash

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,249 miles

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

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

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

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

but wiper blades split but clearing the screen effectively

engine warning lamp on dash

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,121 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2016 102,118 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,927 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 GVK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BC03 GVK, 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 GVK is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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