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EF53 FBJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,670 mi
Last recorded160,670 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 160,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 151,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 147,924 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Fail 21 Dec 2012 147,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2012 144,173 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 144,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 138,800 miles

fuel flap insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2010 128,869 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 128,869 miles

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

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 115,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 91,533 miles

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

bonnet safety catch semi seized

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,587 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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EF53 FBJ 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 69.2%.

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 EF53 FBJ, 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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What year was EF53 FBJ registered?

EF53 FBJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is EF53 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 FBJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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