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BG03 ECJ

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,841 mi
Last recorded69,841 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ECJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 60,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,847 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,434 miles

engine management light on

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,434 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,027 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,905 miles

OSR tyre - outer wall cracked.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,924 miles

front no plate discolored

stone chip in screen

Fail 25 Mar 2010 25,924 miles

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

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

front no plate discolored

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,650 miles

small crack in lower centre of windscreen

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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BG03 ECJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG03 ECJ, 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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BG03 ECJ is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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