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BF53 MWD

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,341 mi
Last recorded138,341 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MWD
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 126,137 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,920 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

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

Number Plate Bulbs Dim

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 106,913 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

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

Number Plate Bulbs Dim

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,235 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 102,205 miles

Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,351 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)

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

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

oil leak

undertray

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,351 miles

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

oil leak

undertray

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,195 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,188 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 58,476 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,275 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidwall perished

Fail 25 Sep 2007 35,217 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidwall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,625 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 MWD is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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