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BL53 OTA

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,748 mi
Last recorded196,748 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OTA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 196,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 196,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 179,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 162,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 151,398 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear tyres wearing thin

both sills front to rear showing signs of corrosion.

front brake pads and brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 138,963 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 131,888 miles

alloys damaged

both rear tyres previously repaired

brakepipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel high

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight hole and leaking grease

oil leaks

play in rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

underguard fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2010 131,888 miles

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

alloys damaged

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both rear tyres previously repaired

brakepipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel high

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight hole and leaking grease

n/s/r tyre on legal limits

nail in n/s/r tyre, worn close to legal limits

oil leaks

play in rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

underguard fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,880 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,644 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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BL53 OTA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BL53 OTA, 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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BL53 OTA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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