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BF53 YXG

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,587 mi
Last recorded195,587 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 195,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody/subframes/chassis corroding all over

Fail 8 Sep 2017 195,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody/subframes/chassis corroding all over

Pass 8 Sep 2016 193,767 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2015 192,279 miles

fuel pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 192,278 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

no brakes !!!!!!!

Pass 3 Sep 2014 190,614 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 189,163 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear disks corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 189,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

rear disks corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2013 189,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

bonnet safty catch siezed

front to rear brake piping and nearside front corroded

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 185,675 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 185,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 174,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 174,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 151,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 151,926 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 134,298 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 117,830 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 117,826 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear handbrake mechanism not working correctly

Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 93,844 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,669 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 YXG is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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