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FM53 ULU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ULU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,821 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,762 miles

both longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe badly corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front metal brake pipe badly corroded

offside raer metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,548 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 88,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,257 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,257 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,614 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,963 miles

slight play/wear in steering rack

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 ULU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM53 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

FM53 ULU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FM53 ULU safe to buy?

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