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BD53 CAU

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,780 mi
Last recorded159,780 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CAU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 159,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 155,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills weak

Pass 28 Apr 2021 151,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 147,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement squeeky bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,106 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,278 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 113,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,920 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2012 94,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,840 miles

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside rear tyre split along the Logo, as marked .

Fail 25 Feb 2010 69,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges /worn low .

Nearside rear tyre split along the Logo, as marked .

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,270 miles

Damage to offside front fog light/bumper.

Front brake pads worn low .

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,804 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,768 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,878 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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BD53 CAU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

BD53 CAU is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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