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DF53 GFJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,112 mi
Last recorded130,112 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 130,112 miles

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

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

plastic panels covering outer door sills

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

Fail 23 Aug 2014 110,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,182 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 5 May 2012 91,450 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 91,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 4 May 2011 88,777 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 88,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,643 miles

both rear tyres inner edges tread uneven

Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges tread uneven

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,667 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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DF53 GFJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF53 GFJ, 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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DF53 GFJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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