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BF03 VCZ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,105 mi
Last recorded132,105 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VCZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers are smearing

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

coolant level low

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,850 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are lipped

oil residue on the engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are out of shape

coolant level low

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 May 2018 117,396 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 117,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 113,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 102,657 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 96,257 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 88,599 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 88,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,594 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,193 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,044 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 52,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,790 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,349 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 39,348 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted incorrectly

Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,582 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 VCZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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