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FH53 MFE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,069 mi
Last recorded153,069 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MFE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 145,724 miles

Both outer sill areas are corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,779 miles

N/s rear tyre has slight bulge in the inner sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/s rear inner rose joint bush deteriorated

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 134,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear tyre has slight bulge in the inner sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/s rear inner rose joint bush deteriorated

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 123,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 113,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,572 miles

Coolant level found low

Coolant leak

Front-Rear Metal brake pipe deterioating

Parking brake operation could be improved

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,649 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,628 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs deteriorating

suspect inner front brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,598 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,212 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,338 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 MFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFE, 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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FH53 MFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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