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FM53 AUW

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215,285 mi
Last recorded215,285 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AUW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 215,285 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 214,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 196,883 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 195,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 177,122 miles

n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn .......

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links .......

rear brake pads worn .......

Pass 22 Apr 2014 168,534 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 168,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 156,350 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 156,324 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 140,328 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 140,326 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 133,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 119,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f fuel fitter insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2010 119,449 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f fuel fitter insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,243 miles

handbrake travel high

stonechips in windscreen

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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FM53 AUW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM53 AUW, 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 FM53 AUW registered?

FM53 AUW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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