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BC03 WDE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 WDE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 118,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

some rear suspension corroded

under body rusty patches

Fail 6 Feb 2018 118,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

some rear suspension corroded

under body rusty patches

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,127 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 113,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,416 miles

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

bad oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 105,361 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,786 miles

Engine has a little oil leak

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 96,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine has a little oil leak

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,321 miles

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades in poor condition

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2014 88,288 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades in poor condition

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,066 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 72,062 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,081 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,081 miles

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

advise rear discs worn

advise slight play in o/s/r

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,978 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 WDE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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