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BF53 KFC

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,208 mi
Last recorded194,208 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KFC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 194,208 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 193,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 297,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 173,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 173,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 261,540 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 154,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 154,229 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 230,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 229,789 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,755 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 132,651 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 118,251 miles

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

front & rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs ridged

front indicators faded

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,905 miles

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

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

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

front & rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs ridged

front indicators faded

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 111,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,670 miles

bonnet hard to lock down

Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,542 miles

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

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 KFC is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF53 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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