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BF53 ZFH

2003 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZFH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,159 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 67,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,295 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,253 miles

Offside Rear tyre aged and cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,253 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre aged and cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,371 miles

Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,400 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,229 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,342 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 25,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,246 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 ZFH is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

BF53 ZFH is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 ZFH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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