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BF03 VCN

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,806 mi
Last recorded138,806 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VCN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,806 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 138,806 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 131,495 miles

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre worn at edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,308 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,306 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,700 miles

ns r tyre cracking on tread and inner sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,864 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,349 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front discs in poor condition

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,077 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 44,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,659 miles

Both head lights on highest permissable aim limit

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 VCN is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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