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AJ53 EEV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,367 mi
Last recorded159,367 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EEV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 159,367 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 159,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front 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 rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear discs serveally corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 148,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear breke disc corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 148,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear breke disc corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 148,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres unevenly worn on edges offside rear tyre also unevenly worn on inner edge

engine oil light staying on oil level ok and engine not noisey

Pass 8 Feb 2010 138,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 126,291 miles

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

brake fluid low.

engine oil low. all 4 brake discs worn.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 126,291 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

brake fluid low.

engine oil low. all 4 brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 103,766 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 103,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,905 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AJ53 EEV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 85,546 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 AJ53 EEV, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 EEV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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