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FM53 WMJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,360 mi
Last recorded144,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 WMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 144,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower sill trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 144,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower sill trims fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 144,349 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp damaged but not affecting beam image

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,179 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,881 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both sides inner sills corroded/ sill covers fitted

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

both sides rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both sides inner sills corroded/ sill covers fitted

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

both sides rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,754 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 Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 122,931 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,100 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 106,424 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,395 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,928 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,584 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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FM53 WMJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

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

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