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BF53 MUP

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

261,299 mi
Last recorded261,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MUP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 261,299 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMPS GIVING 50% ILLUMINATION.

Fail 18 Jan 2020 261,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction +ENGINE NOISE. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle INTERMITANT FAULT. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED/WELD FRACTURED WITHIN 30CM OF SEAT MOUNTING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMPS GIVING 50% ILLUMINATION.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 254,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 247,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 238,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 238,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 231,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 225,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 214,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 204,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 196,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 192,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 184,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 158,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 133,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 106,222 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 106,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MUP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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