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FH53 MDF

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,891 mi
Last recorded167,891 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MDF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 167,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 167,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 154,024 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake efficiency near limit

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers slight wear

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 18 Aug 2017 154,024 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside main to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake efficiency near limit

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers slight wear

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Aug 2016 143,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,115 miles

H/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 142,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,467 miles

h/brake effort om limit n/s weaker.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,492 miles

h/brake effcy on limit n/s weaker.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 97,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 87,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,599 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2008 78,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,163 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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FH53 MDF is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH53 MDF, 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 FH53 MDF registered?

FH53 MDF is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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