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GL53 GSL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GSL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 132,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 124,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,136 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,554 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,063 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,782 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 78,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,559 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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GL53 GSL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL53 GSL, 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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GL53 GSL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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