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EF53 FBL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,088 mi
Last recorded125,088 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FBL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,088 miles

Corrosion to outersills

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

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

Wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 117,058 miles

colour o/s/f indicator

corrosion both rear undersills and chassis rails

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and outer sills

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,963 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,710 miles

corrosion both rear chassis rails and suspension

n/s/r tyre 2mm

repairs to both outer sills

Fail 5 Mar 2015 109,503 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,723 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,132 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and stepped

Fail 18 Feb 2012 84,992 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and stepped

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,303 miles

rear disc's are slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011

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

rear disc's are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,161 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,515 miles

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

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 FBL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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