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BC03 LYV

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

150,054 mi
Last recorded150,054 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 LYV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 150,054 miles

Both side mirrors slightly loose

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both mirrors loose

Fail 5 Mar 2024 146,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both mirrors loose

Pass 17 Mar 2023 143,547 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 143,547 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to rev due to noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 140,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 140,557 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,748 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s outer sill surface corroded and been repaired before

Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 136,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,133 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake mounting slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2019 135,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake mounting slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2018 131,118 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,459 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 126,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,713 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 122,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 118,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,593 miles

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 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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 114,561 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,616 miles

both rear shocker bushes split

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs ridged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,327 miles

front brake discs ridged

handbrake efficiency poor 19%

o/s/f ball joint cover perishing

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,327 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs ridged

o/s/f ball joint cover perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 86,185 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs ridged

long handbrake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,973 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,310 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 LYV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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