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BL53 UVH

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,353 mi
Last recorded201,353 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UVH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 201,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 201,353 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 185,566 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills slightly corroded within prescribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2015 168,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 148,948 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 148,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,058 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,058 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,701 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 125,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 113,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,257 miles

O/S/R tyre Cracking around wall.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 102,256 miles

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

O/S/R tyre Cracking around wall.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,461 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 90,124 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 103,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 81,436 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,799 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 UVH is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL53 UVH, 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 UVH is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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