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BF53 KFX

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KFX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 129,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 119,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,775 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,442 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 103,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,961 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front cut in inner sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,692 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2013 88,623 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 86,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,271 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly corroed

frontbrake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside front shock absorbers top mountings slight play and niosey

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

slight play offside and nearside steering rack inner ball jionts

Pass 13 May 2010 77,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 77,648 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 67,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

Fail 20 May 2009 67,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 May 2008 57,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (attention required)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear cross axle brake pipe and offside rear both coroding

Pass 23 May 2007 48,668 miles

offside rear tyre worn edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KFX is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,968cc 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 KFX, 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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What year was BF53 KFX registered?

BF53 KFX is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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