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BF53 KEJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,560 mi
Last recorded106,560 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,282 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 164,424 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 92,710 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management lamp on at the time of the test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc rusty due to lack of use

wiper blades clear but leave a smear mark

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,680 miles

Both rear front suspenion arm inner and outer bushes gaitors poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2012 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,125 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,122 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,122 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs poor

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,470 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 79,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,356 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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BF53 KEJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BF53 KEJ, 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 KEJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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