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BD53 BZU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,435 mi
Last recorded132,435 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BZU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 127,000 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,527 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak all (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 125,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 120,903 miles

Slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 120,903 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 116,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 116,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,430 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,759 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 91,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,533 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 23,533 miles

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

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

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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BD53 BZU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD53 BZU, 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 BD53 BZU registered?

BD53 BZU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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