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BD53 UCR

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UCR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 147,040 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sill under seal

Fail 9 Jul 2019 147,036 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,100 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 138,297 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,736 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.2.C.1h)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Dec 2014 123,635 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 123,630 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,250 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,783 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,772 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,433 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 111,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,754 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 103,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 89,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 72,886 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 72,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 UCR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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