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BC03 NUU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,099 mi
Last recorded142,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 NUU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,099 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cracked and broken up, both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear around heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc inner faces only 1/2 being used

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked also and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

washer jets have lights in that illuminate with sidelights

Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 137,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,103 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 132,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,533 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 126,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 126,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,182 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise small cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Sep 2015 121,165 miles

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise small cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,916 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 113,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,314 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 103,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 92,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 88,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,172 miles

air bag light on

front pads and discs worn

near side front tyre wearing on edges

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 NUU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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