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BD53 NKE

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,364 mi
Last recorded140,364 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NKE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2025 140,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

. - Headlights poor - .

. - Underside of car corroded - .

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,233 miles

. - Head light poor - .

. - Under side of car corroded - .

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,046 miles

.- Head lights poor - .

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 132,881 miles

headlights poor

small oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2022 132,760 miles

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

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

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

Head lights poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,049 miles

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

Head lights poor

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 130,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Head lights poor

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,156 miles

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

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

O/S/F wheel repaired

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 125,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/F wheel repaired

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 121,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,278 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,621 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 103,487 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 103,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,326 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 98,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,678 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 91,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 66,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,519 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 NKE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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