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BC03 VNS

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,744 mi
Last recorded132,744 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VNS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,744 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 132,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 124,887 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,878 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,233 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,233 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,705 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 VNS is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

BC03 VNS is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is BC03 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 VNS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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