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BD53 DXJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,202 mi
Last recorded131,202 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,202 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER WALLS PERISHING

N/S HEADLAMP DAMAGED

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,659 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S HEADLAMP DAMAGED

O/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHING

Fail 26 Nov 2019 129,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S HEADLAMP DAMAGED

O/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHING

Pass 28 Nov 2018 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 127,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,943 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S REAR INNER WHEEL RIM

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO O/S REAR INNER WHEEL RIM

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,201 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inner face

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,640 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,516 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 104,816 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 104,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,398 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,348 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Fail 21 Oct 2009 94,111 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS JUST STARTING TO LIP

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

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

O/S REAR LOWER , OUTER TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,111 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS JUST STARTING TO LIP

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

O/S REAR LOWER , OUTER TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,184 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 53,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr tyre for split in sidewall not to cords

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 DXJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXJ, 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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BD53 DXJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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