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BD53 UCW

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UCW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lens missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Dec 2025 86,017 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lens missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,742 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2023 137,186 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,665 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

reversing lights in op

Fail 13 Dec 2022 84,653 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

reversing lights in op

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,147 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 84,140 miles

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

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre tread blocks peryished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,547 miles

Coolant low.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,727 miles

both front indictors faded

n/s front sidelight dim

Fail 7 Aug 2019 82,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front indictors faded

n/s front sidelight dim

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,473 miles

Both rear position lamps slight affected by the operation of the direction indicators.

Offside side repeater cover missing.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,434 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Rear sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear position lamps slight affected by the operation of the direction indicators.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater cover missing.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,491 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,494 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 45,720 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 45,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,943 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,176 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,811 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 UCW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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