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BF03 USW

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,909 mi
Last recorded132,909 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 USW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 132,909 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 132,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre propshaft mounting deformed

Fail 12 Jun 2012 129,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre propshaft mounting deformed

Pass 18 Mar 2011 122,983 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,491 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 115,474 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 107,234 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 107,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,691 miles

both number plates slightly discoloured

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 72,899 miles

front and rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,082 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 USW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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