2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.1L Petrol · BF53 MFJ
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 97,390 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/12/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2099cc
BF53 MFJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2016
- 97,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BF53 MFJ Mileage History
- 22/12/200623,927 mi
- 09/01/200835,409 mi+11,482 mi
- 12/01/200944,037 mi+8,628 mi
- 08/01/201050,815 mi+6,778 mi
- 23/09/201055,574 mi+4,759 mi
- 23/09/201055,574 mi
- 10/01/201266,527 mi+10,953 mi
- 11/01/201266,548 mi+21 mi
- 31/12/201271,258 mi+4,710 mi
- 03/01/201480,872 mi+9,614 mi
- 22/12/201488,332 mi+7,460 mi
- 23/12/201488,344 mi+12 mi
- 18/01/201693,820 mi+5,476 mi
- 28/10/201697,388 mi+3,568 mi
- 01/11/201697,390 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,449 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BF53 MFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (BF53 MFJ) between December 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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