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FM53 ULX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,888 mi
Last recorded159,888 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ULX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 159,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner brake pads appear low

minor corrosion front to rear brake pipes

nearside headlamp aim lower than offside but within tolerence

Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,636 miles

225/45x17

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jan 2017 150,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

225/45x17

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,481 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 126,588 miles

Corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes. Brake pipes covered in grease.

Corrosion to sills and covers fitted, inspection limited.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 126,580 miles

Offside Front 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes. Brake pipes covered in grease.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 126,272 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to sills and covers fitted, inspection of sills limited.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 102,279 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wear,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 15 Jan 2008 93,158 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,625 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 68,625 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 ULX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue 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 FM53 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

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