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BF53 KDX

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,917 mi
Last recorded133,917 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KDX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 133,917 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 133,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 133,518 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

n/s repeater lens missing

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2013 133,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all suspension components in a rusty condition

n/s repeater lens missing

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,738 miles

Oil leak

all suspension and brake components in a rusty condition

Fail 3 Oct 2012 131,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all suspension and brake components in a rusty condition

Pass 7 Oct 2011 126,381 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

surface rust on all brake discs

washers weak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 126,379 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pipe rusty

surface rust on all brake discs

washers weak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,313 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 114,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 93,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 71,880 miles

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

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

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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BF53 KDX is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BF53 KDX, 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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BF53 KDX is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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