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BF03 LBJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,663 mi
Last recorded149,663 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside outer sill is corroded front to back

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer sill is corroded front to back

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 142,814 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,345 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 124,494 miles

offside floor pan corroding.

sill covers fitted.both front tyre inner treads getting low.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 124,493 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside floor pan corroding.

sill covers fitted.both front tyre inner treads getting low.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 100,985 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 80,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2009 34,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,167 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,813 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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BF03 LBJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF03 LBJ, 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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BF03 LBJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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