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BC03 VVP

2003 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,706 mi
Last recorded135,706 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VVP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 135,706 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,075 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 129,073 miles

Emissions not tested cooling fans inop engine overheated on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,234 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 114,234 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing behind rear seat (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,588 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,618 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2007 36,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VVP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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